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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Nathan E. Curry, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron FIFTY-THREE (VF-53), embarked in U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 6 August to 9 November 1950.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Valley Forge (CV-45)

    Action Date:

    October 29, 1951
    All Hands (April 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Nathan E. Curry, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron FIFTY-THREE (VF-53), embarked in U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 October 1951.