Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade]

    Batallion:

    Composite Squadron 61 (VC-61)

    Action Date:

    August 6 – October 3, 1950

    All Hands (February 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] William D. Wade, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Composite Squadron SIXTY-ONE (VC-61), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 6 August to 3 October 1950.