Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55)

    Action Date:

    August 5 – October 22, 1950

    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 1131 (November 27, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Ensign Robert Alden Beavers (NSN: 0-508329), United States Navy, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Korean Theater during the period 5 August to 22 October 1950. As a Pilot of an attack bomber in Attack Squadron FIFTY-FIVE (VA-55), he participated in thirty-five strike missions over enemy territory.