Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31)

    Action Date:

    July 29 – December 16, 1965

    All Hands (November 1968)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John C. Dixon, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer, Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE (VF-191), embarked in U.S.S. BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31), from 29 July to 16 December 1965.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31)

    Action Date:

    November 17, 1965

    All Hands (November 1968)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John C. Dixon, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer, Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE (VF-191), embarked in U.S.S. BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31), on 17 November 1965.