Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 52 (VF-52)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Valley Forge (CV-45)

    Action Date:

    January 16, 1952

    All Hands (October 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade William R. Dillen, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighter Squadron FIFTY-TWO (VF-52), embarked in U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE (CV-45), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 16 January 1952.