Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Radioman Second Class

    Action Date:

    March 25 – April 25, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Second Class Wesley Junior Briggs (NSN: 5531551), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights in military operations against the enemy in the Okinawa Gunto Area from 25 March to 25 April 1945. Aviation Radioman Second Class Briggs completed fifteen 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.