Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    November 29 – December 15, 1950

    Commanding General 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: Serial: 3035 (April 10, 1951)

    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 Captain Ernest A. Buford, Jr. (MCSN: 0-21281), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a pilot attached to a Marine Aircraft Group from 29 November 1950 to 15 December 1950. Captain Buford successfully completed his first through thirty-fifth combat mission in support of our ground forces, destroying and inflicting great damage to concentrations of North Korean vehicles, material and personnel. By his airmanship and devotion to duty in the face of enemy anti-aircraft fire, he contributed materially to the success of our troops. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    July 25 – 30, 1945

    Commanding General Air, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 8493 (September 24, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Ernest A. Buford, Jr. (MCSN: 0-21281), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the East China Sea Area from 25 July 1945 to 30 July 1945. Captain Buford 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.