Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 42 (VP-42)

    Action Date:

    August 22, 1950 – February 15, 1951

    All Hands (October 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Stanley R. Orzel, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Patrol Squadron FORTY-TWO (VP-42), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 22 August 1950 to 15 February 1951.