Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Radioman Second Class

    Batallion:

    Squadron 92

    Division:

    U.S.S. Tulagi (CVE-72)

    Action Date:

    May 4, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Second Class Clinton DeForest Berry, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in operations against the enemy in the Ryukyu Islands on 4 May 1945. Aviation Radioman Second Class Berry completed twenty strikes or 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.