Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 40 (VT-40)

    Action Date:

    April 2 – 7, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Charles G. Brantingham (NSN: 6322203), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Nansei Shoto during the period 2 April 1945 through 7 May 1945. Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Brantingham completed twenty strikes and 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:

    Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class

    Batallion:

    Torpedo Squadron 40 (VT-40)

    Action Date:

    May 8 – June 16, 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 Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Charles G. Brantingham (NSN: 6322203), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in connection with military operations against the enemy in the Nansei Shoto during the period 8 May 1945 through 16 June 1945. Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class Brantingham completed twenty strikes and 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.