Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    March 2 – May 13, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant John Dwight Brewer, Jr., United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Southwest Pacific Area. During the period from 2 March 1945 to 13 May 1945, he participated in 16 flights and 4 strikes, over enemy territory in the vicinity of operational enemy airfields, during which enemy opposition was probable and expected his actions during this period were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.