Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron 54 (VF-54)

    Action Date:

    April 8, 1953

    All Hands (September 1954)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Henry Suerstedt, Jr., 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 Fighter Squadron FIFTY-FOUR (VF-54), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 April 1953.