Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 1943

    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Private First Class Jim McGuire, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action in Algeria, in April 1943. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Private McGuire reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.