Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Batallion:

    Patrol Bombing Squadron 106 (VPB-106)

    Action Date:

    February 18 – May 24, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Leo Everett Brown (NSN: 6564117), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the China area from 18 February 1945 to 24 May 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Brown 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.