Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 42 (VP-42)

    Action Date:

    February 18, 1951

    All Hands (December 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class John R. Hutchison, 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 on 18 February 1951.