Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign]

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33)

    Action Date:

    October 10, 1950 – January 19, 1951

    All Hands (November 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign] Eugene H. Whittlesey, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron THIRTY-THREE (VF-33), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 10 October 1950 to 19 January 1951.