Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 113 (VF-113)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CVA-47)

    Action Date:

    February 19, 1952

    All Hands (April 1955)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander James D. Eden, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (VF-113), aboard U.S.S. PHILIPPINE SEA (CVA-47), during operations in Korea on 19 February 1952.