Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Ordnanceman First Class

    Action Date:

    January 10 – July 17, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Robert Henry Boydstun, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the combat area of the Western Pacific from 10 January 1945 to 17 July 1945. Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Boydstun completed twenty anti-shipping and patrol 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.