Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    2d Squadron

    Regiment:

    12th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    December 19, 1944

    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 12 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Cavalry) Matthew M. Dikeman, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with 2d Squadron, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.