Navy Federal Credit Union

Jack Watson became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 33 (VF-33)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jack Otto Watson, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron THIRTY-THREE (VF-33), in operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area during World War II.