Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    June 1 – 19, 1945

    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 474 (December 16, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant John E. Baxter (MCSN: 0-36350), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a pilot in a Marine Observation Squadron employed with a Marine Artillery Battalion during operations against the enemy on Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands, from 1 to 19 June 1945. Flying in extremely hazardous weather and in the face of enemy anti-aircraft and small arms fire, Second Lieutenant Baxter flew numerous missions in an unarmed and unarmored plane, observing enemy activities and installations. On several occasions, he voluntarily proceeded to perilously low altitudes, often below one hundred feet, to locate and bring fire on the enemy, and while so doing his plane was hit by enemy small arms fire. His courage and skill, complete disregard for his own personal safety, and devotion to duty contributed materially to the successful conclusion of the operation and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    June 17, 1943

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant John E. Baxter (MCSN: 0-36350), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Ryukyu Islands area on 17 June 1943. Second Lieutenant Baxter 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    June 19 – 21, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant John E. Baxter (MCSN: 0-36350), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Ryukyu Islands Area from 19 June 1945 to 21 June 1945. First Lieutenant Baxter completed his sixtieth flight 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.