Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Regiment:

    Carrier Air Group 15

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1953

    All Hands (August 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John E. Parks, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of Carrier Air Group FIFTEEN, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 May 1953.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Regiment:

    Carrier Air Group 15

    Action Date:

    March 13 – July 27, 1953

    All Hands (May 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander John E. Parks, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, Carrier Air Group FIFTEEN, from 13 March to 27 July 1953. (Commander Parks is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)