Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    June 13 – July 3, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant A. E. Bower, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight from 13 June to 3 July 1944. Lieutenant Bower 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.