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Navy Federal Credit Union
Verne
R.
Hubka

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade]

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46)

    Action Date:

    October 6, 1951
    All Hands (February 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Verne R. Hubka, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with Patrol Squadron FORTY-SIX (VP-46), on 6 October 1951.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade]

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46)

    Action Date:

    June 29 – November 7, 1950
    All Hands (January 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Verne R. Hubka, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Patrol Squadron FORTY-SIX (VP-46), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 29 June to 7 November 1950.