Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Bombing Squadron 24 (VTBS-24)

    Action Date:

    April 1 – May 11, 1945

    Commander Escort Carrier Force Pacific Fleet: Serial 0480 (August 11, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Christian G. Borglum, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in military operations against the enemy in the Ryukyu Islands during the period 1 April 1945 to 11 May 1945. Ensign Borglum 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.