Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    September 10, 1965

    All Hands (November 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Douglas M. Haines, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 10 September 1965, as a wingman on a rescue combat air patrol searching for a downed pilot in an area of heavy anti-aircraft fire. He remained in the area until forced to retire due to damage to his aircraft.