Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 42 (VP-42)

    Action Date:

    August 21, 1950 – January 31, 1951

    All Hands (December 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Lyman B. Hitch, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Patrol Squadron FORTY-TWO (VP-42), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 21 August 1950 to 31 January 1951.