Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign]

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54)

    Action Date:

    August 5 – October 25, 1950

    All Hands (January 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade [then Ensign] James E. Hyde, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron FIFTY-FOUR (VF-54), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 5 August to 25 October 1950.