Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Aviation Radioman

    Action Date:

    April 18 – July 24, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Aviation Radioman Burt Brewton (NSN: 2726725/649287), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 18 April 1945 to 24 July 1945. Chief Aviation Radioman Brewton 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.