Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander [then Lieutenant Commander]

    Regiment:

    Carrier Air Group 5

    Action Date:

    July 29 – November 15, 1950

    All Hands (November 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Clark H. Gates, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving in Carrier Air Group FIVE, from 29 July to 15 November 1950.