Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Radioman Third Class

    Action Date:

    June 3 – August 18, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Radioman Third Class Robert Buettgenbach (NSN: 8666441), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 3 June 1945 to 18 August 1945. Aviation Radioman Third Class Buettgenbach 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.