Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    November 1, 1965

    All Hands (September 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Eldon R. Boose, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 1 November 1965, as wingman of a section of propeller-driven aircraft during an air rescue mission within the enemy island territories of North Vietnam.