Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Radioman Second Class

    Action Date:

    January 5 – June 2, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Second Class Merill L. Britt, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the combat area of the Western Pacific from 5 January to 2 June 1945. Aviation Radioman Second Class Britt completed twenty anti-shipping and patrol 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.