Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    405th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    102d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 23, 1944

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 287 (June 20, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Joseph J. Wild, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 405th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 23 November 1944. Private First Class Wild’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 102d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.