Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY TWO (VF-242)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Mark Guffy, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY TWO (VF-242), in action against the enemy at Bougainville, Raboul, Tinian, Saipan, and Iwo Jima from 1944 to 1945. His superb airmanship, cool courage, and indomitable fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY TWO (VF-242)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Mark Guffy, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY TWO (VF-242), in action against the enemy at Bougainville, Raboul, Tinian, Saipan, and Iwo Jima from 1944 to 1945. His superb airmanship, cool courage, and indomitable fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY TWO (VF-242)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Mark Guffy, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot in Marine Fighting Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY TWO (VF-242), in action against the enemy at Bougainville, Raboul, Tinian, Saipan, and Iwo Jima from 1944 to 1945. His superb airmanship, cool courage, and indomitable fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.