Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Platoon Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    22d Marines (Reinforced), 1st Provisional Marine Brigade

    Action Date:

    February 18 – 23, 1944

    Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 11172

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Platoon Sergeant Jack L. Coulter (MCSN: 248899), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company G, Second Battalion, Twenty-second Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade in action against enemy Japanese forces on Engebi and Parry Islands, Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands from 18 to 23 February 1944. Refusing first aid for wounds sustained during an assault landing Platoon Sergeant Coulter joined his platoon, repeatedly exposing himself to enemy machine gun and mortar fire in a successful effort to maintain the organization and combat efficiency of his unit and continued in his heroic endeavor until he was again seriously wounded. His initiative, courageous leadership and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.