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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Thomas L. Neilson, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of 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 30 October 1952.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Composite Squadron 61 (VC-61)

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1952
    All Hands (September 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Thomas L. Neilson, 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 23 July 1952.