Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 702 (VA-702)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Boxder (CVA-21)

    Action Date:

    May 29, 1951

    All Hands (April 1955)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant John “L” Morrison, Jr., 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 in Attack Squadron SEVEN HUNDRED TWO (VA-702), based aboard U.S.S. BOXER (CVA-21), during operations in Korea on 29 May 1951.