Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class

    Batallion:

    Bombing Squadron

    Regiment:

    Battle of Midway

    Action Date:

    June 4 – 6, 1942

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class Horace H. Craig, United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as gunner of an airplane of a Bombing Squadron in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Battle of Midway, 4 to 6 June 1942. While participating in dive-bombing attacks against enemy Japanese naval forces, Aviation Machinist’s Mate Craig, coolly disregarding the enemy fighter opposition, continued his resolute and persistent defense of his plane, thereby contributing materially to the success of our forces. His great courage and utter disregard for his own personal safety were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.