Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    July 10, 1950 – February 25, 1951

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 5 (January 15, 1952)

    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 (Infantry) John W. Childs (ASN: 0-14757), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 10 July 1950 to 25 February 1951.