Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Action Date:

    May 1 – 15, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Benno F. Brandt (NSN: 6249646), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 1 May 1945 to 15 May 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Brandt 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.