Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    June 20, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade William S. Bryant, United States Naval Reserve, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a carrier-based plane in the vicinity of Ishigaki Shima, Nansei Shoto. On 20 June 1945, while on an assigned photographic mission, the weather closed in making it necessary for him to complete his mission at altitudes of one thousand to fifteen hundred feet. In spite of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, and after his plane had been hit, he continued making photographic runs until his mission was complete. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.