Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign]

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55)

    Action Date:

    August 5 – October 22, 1950

    All Hands (November 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign] Bailey D. Sterrett, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded 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 5 August to 22 October 1950.