Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate

    Batallion:

    Helicopter Squadron 1

    Action Date:

    October 20, 1950

    All Hands (September 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Arch T. West, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Helicopter Squadron ONE, Unit TEN, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 October 1950.