Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Batallion:

    5th Marine Pioneer Battalion

    Division:

    5th Marine Division

    Action Date:

    March 23, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 374 (April 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class B G Garrison, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on March 23, 1945, while serving as a Corpsman attached to the Fifth Marine Pioneer Battalion, FIFTH Marine Division at Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.