Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    August 15 – September 19, 1943

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant Wayne D. Alexander, United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area from 15 August to 19 September 1943. Completing numerous missions during this period, Second Lieutenant Alexander contributed materially to the success of his squadron in inflicting extensive damage and destruction upon the enemy. His airmanship, courage and devotion to duty in the face of hostile anti-aircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.