Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bunker Hill (CV-17)

    Action Date:

    February 16 & 17, 1945

    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0362 (April 16, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant James Robson Anderson, Jr. (MCSN: 0-24133), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the Japanese on 16 and 17 February 1945, in the Tokyo Area. As the pilot of a carrier-based fighter in the face of very undesirable weather and accurate anti-aircraft fire he made determined attacks on enemy shipping. In conjunction with another pilot he destroyed an enemy float plane. On the next day as a member of a flight of seven fighters he participated in aerial combat against superior numbers of enemy aircraft. Flying through very undesirable weather again, and in the face of almost continuous anti-aircraft fire, he skillfully attacked approximately thirty-five enemy fighters, damaging one. He completed the mission by strafing a Japanese airfield. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 451 (VF-451)

    Action Date:

    March 1, 1945 – May 9, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant James Robson Anderson, Jr. (MCSN: 0-24133), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Kyushu and Okinawa. As pilot of a carrier-based fighter plane during the period 1 March 1945 to 9 May 1945, he participated in twenty missions against enemy aircraft, airfields and installations inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.