Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 123 (1945)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Walter O. Beets, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during World War II.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Judge Advocate General’s Corps)

    Action Date:

    April 1952 – April 1962

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (May 10, 1962)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Judge Advocate General’s Corps) Walter O. Beets (ASN: 0-29707), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from April 1952 to April 1962.