Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    March 22 – April 6, 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, Junior Grade John R. Bourchier, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 22 March 1945 to 6 April 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bourchier completed his fortieth flight 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    December 18, 1944 – February 2, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade John R. Bourchier, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 18 December 1944 to 2 February 1945. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Bourchier 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.