Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    February 25, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant John E. Barrows (NSN: 121725), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a carrier-based dive bomber in an attack on the Tokyo area on 25 February 1945. As leader of a flight of thirteen dive bombers he directed and participated in a coordinated dive bombing attack on a major Japanese aircraft assembly plant. Despite anti-aircraft fire and the threat of attack by enemy aircraft, he led his flight to the target and dropped his bombs squarely on the factory building, contributing materially to the extensive damage inflicted on the plant. His skill, determination and courage were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.