Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Action Date:

    September 14 – October 21, 1944

    Commander Air Forces Pacific: Serial 3370 (May 10, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Richard W. Borcher, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 14 September to 21 October 1944. Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Borcher completed twenty flights in a combat area where enemy anti-aircraft fire was expected to be effective or where enemy aircraft patrols usually occurred. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.