Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Helicopter Squadron 1

    Action Date:

    January 5 – June 3, 1951

    All Hands (January 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade William J. Cox, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Helicopter Squadron ONE, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 5 January to 3 June 1951.