Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Radioman Second Class

    Action Date:

    February 27 – May 2, 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 Radioman Second Class Ernest E. Boyles (NSN: 6574504), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Southwest Pacific Area. During the period from 27 February 1945 to 2 May 1945, he participated in 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Radioman Second Class

    Batallion:

    Patrol Bombing Squadron 104 (VPB-104)

    Action Date:

    December 18, 1944 – February 26 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Radioman Second Class Ernest E. Boyles (NSN: 6574504), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Southwest Pacific Area. During the period from 18 December 1944 to 26 February 1945, he participated in twenty-one 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.