Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Electronicsman First Class

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 42 (VP-42)

    Action Date:

    August 23, 1950 – January 20, 1951

    All Hands (April 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Aviation Electronicsman First Class Herbert E. Vayo, 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 from 23 August 1950 to 20 January 1951.