Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 21 – September 17, 1950

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 190 (October 16, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Infantry) Jack Upham (ASN: 0-463452), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea during the period from 21 July to 17 September 1950. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 18 – November 26, 1950

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 259 (December 13, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Infantry) Jack Upham (ASN: 0-463452), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea during the period from 18 September 1950 to 26 November 1950. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.