Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 24 (VF-24)

    Action Date:

    June 12 – 15, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Jim T. Alston, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighting Squadron TWENTY-FOUR (VF-24), in the Pacific area from 12 June 1944 to 15 June 1944. Lieutenant Alston 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.