Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55)

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1952

    All Hands (May 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Roger D. Nelson, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Attack Squadron FIFTY-FIVE (VA-55), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 December 1952.