Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Division:

    5th Marine Division

    Action Date:

    March 13, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Medicine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class William C. La Rue, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on March 13, 1945, while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 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.