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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant George T. Tuffanelli, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Helicopter Squadron TWO, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 11 July 1951.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Helicopter Squadron 2

    Action Date:

    October 5, 1951
    All Hands (April 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant George T. Tuffanelli, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Helicopter Squadron TWO, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 5 October 1951.