Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    U.S.S. Boxder (CVA-21)

    Action Date:

    April 10 – 14, 1951

    All Hands (April 1955)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Charles A. Hooper, 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 as Pilot of a Photographic Reconnaissance Plane attached to U.S.S. BOXER (CVA-21), during operations in Korea from 10 to 14 April 1951.