Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Helicopter Squadron 1

    Action Date:

    April 1, 1953

    All Hands (September 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Billie E. Smith, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Helicopter Squadron ONE, Detachment ONE, Unit THIRTEEN, and serving under the operational control of Commander Wonsan Defense and Blockade Unit, on 1 April 1953.