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Navy Federal Credit Union
Kenneth
B.
Lake
May 14, 1924

–

Born:

Argyle

, 

Illinois

Home:

Belvedere

, 

Illinois

Kenneth Lake became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Kenneth B. Lake, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), during World War II.