Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Commander in Chief, Pacific: Serial 02048 (May 23, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant James Edwin Bridges (NSN: 0-104354), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight which caused the complete destruction of an ammunition ship in Truk Harbor at the cost of his own life. He scored a direct hit or hits on a Japanese ammunition ship which exploded and destroyed his airplane. His courageous action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.