Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class

    Action Date:

    February 2 – June 19, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Melvin Howard Buholzer, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Pacific Area from 2 February 1945 to 19 June 1945. Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Buholzer 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.