Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Richard
B.
Newport

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Richard B. Newport (MCSN: 0-31422), United States Marine Corps, 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, in action against enemy forces in Korea.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Richard B. Newport (MCSN: 0-31422), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, in actions against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.