Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander [then Lieutenant Commander]

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54)

    Action Date:

    July 3 – September 22, 1950

    All Hands (February 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander [then Lieutenant Commander] Douglas K. English, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of 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 3 July to 22 September 1950.