Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Boxer (CV-21)

    Action Date:

    July 25, 1953

    Board Serial 992 (November 6, 1953)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jack William Ingram, Jr. (NSN: 49633), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while participating in an aerial flight as Pilot of a jet fighter aircraft while attached to Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE (VF-151), embarked in U.S.S. BOXER (CV-21), in Korea, on 25 July 1953. While leading an armed reconnaissance mission in the Tanchon area of Communist-held North Korea, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Ingram destroyed four railroad cars, damaged two others, and gave his life while protecting the lives of two other pilots in his flight. Flying in mountainous terrain in an area known to be heavily defended by enemy anti-aircraft fire he spotted an emplacement of four 37-mm. guns which other members of his flight did not see. In order to divert their fire from his fellow pilots he made a strafing attack with 20-mm. cannon. During this attack Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Ingram’s plane sustained several direct hits setting it afire and causing it to crash into the sea costing him his life. The courageous action exhibited by Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Ingram in giving his life to protect his fellow pilots was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.