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Navy Federal Credit Union

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Walter F. Cornell (MCSN: 0-6675), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    March 15 – August 20, 1952
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Walter F. Cornell (MCSN: 0-6675), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 15 March through 20 August 1952.