Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class

    Action Date:

    March 19 – April 28, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Desmond W. Bradley, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight from 19 March 1945 to 28 April 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Bradley 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.