Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class

    Division:

    2d Marine Division

    Action Date:

    November 20, 1943

    Bureau of Naval Medicine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Max V. Nevins, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on November 20, 1943, while serving as a Corpsman attached to the SECOND Marine Division at Tarawa. 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.