Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade]

    Batallion:

    Helicopter Squadron 1 (HM-1)

    Action Date:

    1951

    All Hands (May 1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Charles C. Jones, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Helicopter of Helicopter Squadron ONE (HM-1), during an aerial rescue mission near Sariwon, North Korea. In an effort to rescue a downed Navy Pilot, Lieutenant Jones flew his helicopter deep into enemy territory, making two daring attempts to pickup the flyer despite intense enemy small arms fire. When his fuel tank was hit on the second try, Lieutenant Jones was forced to leave the area. He successfully executed an emergency landing in the Han River, from which he was rescued and returned to his squadron.