Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    March 23 – April 29, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade James Gilbert Babb (NSN: 0-306145), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in a series of aerial flights as Pilot of a carrier-based Fighter Plane in attacks against enemy installations, positions, and surface units in support of amphibious operations by our own forces. He completed his 16th through 20th flights against the enemy at Okinawa Shima, Nansei Shoto between 23 March and 29 April 1945. During these attacks his courage and skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.