Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Composite Squadron 3 (VC-3)

    Action Date:

    September 1, 1950

    All Hands (February 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Charles E. Hiigel, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Composite Squadron THREE (VC-3), Carrier Air Group ELEVEN, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 1 September 1950.