Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Ordnanceman First Class

    Action Date:

    October 12 – 25, 1944

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman First Class William S. Brown, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 12 October 1944 to 25 October 1944. Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Brown 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.