Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Rochester (CA-124)

    Action Date:

    June 26, 1950 – January 17, 1951

    All Hands (July 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Richard A. Lindsey, 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 Supply Officer of the U.S.S. ROCHESTER (CA-124), during operations against enemy forces in the Korean area from 26 June 1950 to 17 January 1951.