Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 194 (VF-194)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Valley Forge (CV-45)

    Action Date:

    February 8, 1952

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Marvin S. Broomhead (NSN: 0-538977), United States Navy, for personal heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as the pilot of an attack bomber on a strike against enemy railroad bridges in the Kumwon area of Korea on 8 February 1952. Participating in a vigorous and persistent glide bombing attack on an enemy bridge, Ensign Broomhead, his aircraft damaged by a bursting hail of anti-aircraft fire, pressed home his attack and continued to the destruction of said bridge before crash landing his aircraft behind enemy lines. His relentless fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty maintained with complete disregard for his own personal safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 194 (VF-194)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Korea)

    Action Date:

    February 8, 1952 – April 25, 1953

    Ensign Marvin S. Broomhead (NSN: 0-538977), United States Navy, was captured when his aircraft was shot down over North Korea on 8 February 1952, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his release in Operation Little Switch on 25 April 1953.