Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Composite Squadron 61 (VC-61)

    Action Date:

    September 3, 1951

    All Hands (April 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Richard T. Somerville, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Composite Squadron SIXTY-ONE (VC-61), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 September 1951.