Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51)

    Action Date:

    June 3, 1953

    All Hands (August 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade George E. Russell, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron FIFTY-ONE (VF-51), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 June 1953.