Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Action Date:

    April 27 – July 3, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Durwood L. Bucheim, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 27 April 1945 to 3 July 1945. Ensign Bucheim 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.