Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Action Date:

    May 18 – July 26, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class T. J. Brassfield, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 18 May 1945 to 26 July 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Brassfield 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.