Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    11th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    December 4, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Frank A. Minton, Jr. (MCSN: 0-43592), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as an Aerial Observe or an unarmed Observation Plane while attached to the Eleventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 4 December 1950. Observing signs of activity near two houses located in a valley deep in enemy territory, First Lieutenant Minton immediately made a very low pass over the area, where he noticed a distress message written in the snow and friendly troops signaling to him via flashing rays of a mirror. Refraining from circling the area to prevent disclosure of the position, he continued his low run through the valley where his plane sustained several hits when the enemy opened fire. After informing friendly units of the location of the trapped men, he further risked his life to make successive flights over the position and drop food and ammunition. By his superb airmanship, fearless and aggressive tactics and exceptional courage, First Lieutenant Minton was in large measure responsible for the rescue of the imperiled troops, and his heroic efforts throughout reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    11th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Frank A. Minton, Jr. (MCSN: 0-43592), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.