Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    August 8 – 22, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Robert F. Bamerick (MCSN: 0-23743), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area during the period 8 August to 22 August 1944. Captain Bamerick 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.