Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54)

    Action Date:

    July 4 – September 22, 1950

    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 1071 (November 17, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Edward Henry Albright (NSN: 0-419391), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving in Fighter Squadron FIFTY-FOUR (VF-54), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 4 July to 22 September 1950. As Pilot of a fighter plane Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Albright participated in thirty-five strike missions over enemy territory. His conduct throughout has distinguished him among those performing duties of the same character.