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Navy Federal Credit Union
Henry
Knox
Wallace
DNB (1953)
September 5, 1927

–

July 23, 1953

Home:

Marietta

, 

Oklahoma

Henry Wallace was killed on July 23, 1953, when his plane crashed into the ocean upon being launched from his carrier. His remains were never recovered.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 22 (VF-22)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Lake Champlain (CV-39)

    Action Date:

    July 20, 1953
    All Hands (September 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Henry Knox Wallace (NSN: 0-551862), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron TWENTY-TWO (VF-22), embarked in U.S.S. LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CV-39), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 July 1953.