Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 24 (VF-24)

    Action Date:

    June 23, 1952

    All Hands (January 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade William A. Jernigan, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron TWENTY-FOUR (VF-24), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 23 June 1952.