Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Floyd
Bennett
October 25, 1890

–

April 25, 1928

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Machinist

    Division:

    Byrd Expedition

    Action Date:

    May 9, 1926

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Machinist Floyd Bennett, United States Navy, for distinguishing himself conspicuously by courage and intrepidity at the risk of his life 9 May 1926, as a member of the Byrd Arctic Expedition. Machinist Floyd Bennett contributed largely to the success of the first heavier-than-air flight to the North Pole and return.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Pilot

    Action Date:

    1926

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His courage and ability contributed largely to the success of the first heavier-than-air craft flight to the North Pole and return.