Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    February 16 – June 8, 1945

    Commander Escort Carrier Force Pacific: Serial 0352 (July 2, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Raymond Slade Boozer, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of the Volcano and the Ryukyu Islands. As Pilot of an escort carrier-based fighter plane during the period 16 February 1945 to 8 June 1945, he participated in forty strikes and flights against enemy positions, installations, and material, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    February 16 – March 25, 1945

    Commander Escort Carrier Force Pacific: Serial 0352 (July 2, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Raymond Slade Boozer, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in operations against the enemy in the vicinity of the Volcano and the Ryukyu Islands. As Pilot of an escort carrier-based fighter plane during the period 16 February 1945 to 25 March 1945, he participated in twenty strikes and flights against enemy positions, installations, and material, inflicting extensive damage. His skill and courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.