Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    Marine Attack Squadron 212 (VMA-212)

    Action Date:

    July 10, 1953

    Commanding General 1st Marine Aircraft Wing: Serial: 17596 (November 6, 1953)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Carl Francis Barlow (MCSN: 0-35722), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy as a member of Marine Attack Squadron TWO HUNDRED TWELVE (VMA-212), in Korea. On 10 July 1953, Captain Barlow, after successfully completing a rescue air patrol, led a flight of Marine attack aircraft on an aerial assault against an enemy gun position situated in the mouth of a cave. Promptly locating the carefully camouflaged objective in mountainous terrain, Captain Barlow initiated a dive bombing assault. Diving through intense hostile anti-aircraft fire, he scored direct bomb hits that caused severe damage. With the target clearly marked, he then directed the remainder of the flight in a low level bombing and strafing attack. Captain Barlow’s exceptional accuracy and exemplary leadership were responsible for the success of a flight that materially aided in the continuing effort to support friendly front line units. His courageous conduct, superb airmanship and steadfast devotion to duty throughout reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.