Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 702 (VA-702)

    Action Date:

    May 20, 1951

    All Hands (December 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Robert L. Ruenzel, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Attack Squadron SEVEN HUNDRED TWO (VA-702), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 May 1951.