Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Composite Squadron 3 (VC-3)

    Action Date:

    March 5, 1953

    All Hands (June 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Leonard A. Henke, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Composite Squadron THREE (VC-3), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 5 March 1953.