Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Batallion:

    Patrol Bombing Squadron 111 (VPB-111)

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1944 – March 30, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class John Francis Browne, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 20 December 1944 to 30 March 1945. Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Browne 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.