Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    May 14 – June 7, 1944

    Commanding General Air Forces FMF Pacific: Serial 8280 (September 17, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Richard D. Armstrong (MCSN: 0-23193), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Marshall Islands area from 14 May 1944 to 7 June 1944. First Lieutenant Armstrong completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    August 26 – September 13, 1944

    Commanding General Air Forces FMF Pacific: Serial 8280 (September 17, 1947)

    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 Richard D. Armstrong (MCSN: 0-23193), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Marshall Islands area from 26 August to 13 August 1944. First Lieutenant Armstrong completed his fortieth flight in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.