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:

    July 20, 1952

    All Hands (June 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade John M. Herbst, 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 20 July 1952.