Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Helicopter Squadron 1

    Action Date:

    October 19, 1952

    All Hands (June 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Willard J. Franke, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Helicopter Squadron ONE, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 19 October 1952.