Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2)

    Action Date:

    August 4 – September 10, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Donald C. Brandt, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2) in the Pacific Area from 4 August 1944 to 10 September 1944. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, 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.