Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    Marine Transport Squadron 152

    Division:

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Action Date:

    December 9, 1950

    Commanding General 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: Serial: 9207 (October 5, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Kenneth L. Anstock (MCSN: 0-31252), United States Marine Corps, for heroism while participating in aerial flight in support of the FIRST Marine Division and FIRST Marine Air Wing during the Korean Conflict. Captain Anstock, while serving as a First Pilot, with the Forward Echelon of Marine Transport Squadron ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO, was directed to fly his aircraft for use as a Tactical Air Direction Center, Airborne. Though no facilities were available among R-5D aircraft at Yonpo Air Strip in North Korea, through the concentrated efforts of Captain Anstock and his crew, an Airborne Tactical Direction Center was installed in an RE-5D aircraft and maintained through daylight hours on 9 December 1950. By remaining for more than twelve hours on station over the target area in an unarmed R-5D, exposed to sporadic anti-aircraft fire, and with enemy aircraft reported in the area, the Tactical Air Direction Center staff was able to direct all tactical aircraft to their targets, and to keep attack areas under observation, noting the results of air strikes against the enemy and the general effectiveness of air support in this operation. As a result of this action, invaluable assistance was rendered to the general effectiveness of air support in this operation and to the FIRST Marine Division on its march from Hagaru-ri to Hamhung. Captain Anstock’s alertness, efficient action, and fearless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.