Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Division:

    U.S.S. Lexington (CV-16)

    Action Date:

    July 28, 1945

    Commander Carrier Division 3: Serial 0358 (September 6, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Raol Bonvouloir (NSN: 0-379956), United States Naval Reserve, for heroism while participating in aerial flight in operations against major units of the Japanese Fleet dispersed among the islands of the Inland Sea, Japan, 28 July 1945. He attacked an enemy battleship in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire with such skill that he obtained a damaging hit at the water-line adding to the vital damage inflicted on the major unit of the enemy fleet. His actions were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.