Navy Federal Credit Union

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Merkel Varner (ASN: 0-1291918), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 11th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 10 march 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Varner, 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 Army.

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