Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    May 28 – June 2, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William C. Bickel (MCSN: 0-11218), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Marshall Islands Area from 28 May to 2 June 1944. Captain Bickel 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:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    July 5 – 12, 1944

    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 Captain William C. Bickel (MCSN: 0-11218), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Marshall Islands Area from 5 July to 12 July 1944. Captain Bickel completed his fortieth 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.