Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class

    Action Date:

    July 20 – August 10, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Lawrence G. Bresson, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area. Aviation Structural Mechanic Third Class Bresson participated in twenty combat missions against the enemy, 1 to 15 previously recommended, 16 to 20 as follows:
    20 July 1945 – Atsugi Airfield, Honshu
    8 August 1945 – Hachinohe Airfield
    8 August 1945 – Hachinohe Airfield
    10 August 1945 – Installations at Hachinohe
    10 August 1945 – Installations at Honshu