Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    60th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 17 (1945)

    Citation Needed – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John Peter Urbatch, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Europe . First Lieutenant Urbatch’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.