Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 113 (VF-113)

    Division:

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

    Action Date:

    August 5 – October 19, 1950

    All Hands (September 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Jesse E. McKnight, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (VF-113), embarked in U.S.S. PHILIPPINE SEA (CV-47), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 5 August to 19 October 1950.