Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron 322 (VMF-322)

    Action Date:

    June 11 – 18, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant Jay Clayton Leishman Allan (MCSN: 0-37782), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with Marine Fighting Squadron THREE HUINDRED TWENTY-TWO (VMF-322) during the period 11 June to 18 June 1945. Second Lieutenant Allan participated in three strikes and two combat air patrols, completing his twentieth mission against the enemy.