Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Aviation Elecrtonicsman

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47)

    Action Date:

    August 25, 1950 – February 12, 1951

    Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society – www.dfcsociety.org

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Aviation Elecrtonicsman Paul Helmuth Ebertz, United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Member of a Patrol Plane Crew in Patrol Squadron FORTY-TWO (VP-47), during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 25 August 1950 to 12 February 1951. Completing thirty-five missions during this period, Chief Aviation Electronicsman Ebertz participated in daring flights over an active combat area in the face of grave hazards. By his marked courage, skill and unswerving devotion to duty throughout, he contributed materially to the success achieved by his plane and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.