Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Valley Forge (CV-45)

    Action Date:

    July 3 – October 1, 1950

    All Hands (September 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Eugene B. Hale, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for while serving with Fighter Squadron FIFTY-FOUR (VF-54), embarked on board the U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 3 July to 1 October 1950.