Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign]

    Batallion:

    Composite Squadron 3 (VC-3)

    Action Date:

    July 27, 1951

    All Hands (June 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign] Richard E. Maegli, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Composite Squadron THREE (VC-3), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 July 1951.