Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46)

    Action Date:

    June 27 – November 17, 1950

    All Hands (February 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Earl H. Nicholson, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Patrol Squadron FORTY-SIX (VP-46), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 27 June to 17 November 1950.