Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    July 30, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Harold C. Boutte (NSN: 0-303787), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area on 30 July 1944. Lieutenant Boutte 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.