Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 44 (VF-44)

    Action Date:

    November 5, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign William Rufus Bailey (NSN: 0-325789), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against enemy forces on 5 November 1944, in the vicinity of Manila Bay. With great skill he pursued a deliberate and determined bombing and strafing attack on a destroyer scoring a direct bomb hit on the bow. His courage and splendid airmanship were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.