Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54)

    Action Date:

    September 4, 1951

    All Hands (May 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Evan J. Samples, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron FIFTY-FOUR (VF-54), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 4 September 1951.