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 Michael R. Taurino, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea. 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 Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Army of the Federal Republic of Germany

    Action Date:

    October 1, 1972 – April 1, 1978

    Headquarters, Department of the Army, General Orders No. 21 (1978)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit in the Grade of Officer to Lieutenant General Franc Poeschl, Army of the Federal Republic of Germany, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from 1 October 1972 to 1 April 1968.