Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade]

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 53 (VF-53)

    Division:

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

    Action Date:

    July 3 – November 16, 1950

    All Hands (September 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] Charles B. Darrow, 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 FIFTY-THREE (VF-53), embarked in U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 3 July to 16 November 1950.