Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Aviation Electronics Technician

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55)

    Action Date:

    July 3 – November 15, 1950

    All Hands (September 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Aviation Electronics Technician William D. Stainback, 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 Attack Squadron FIFTY-FIVE (VA-55), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 3 July to 15 November 1950.