Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Action Date:

    September 29, 1966

    All Hands (September 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Daniel Leroy Strong (NSN: 0-613001), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 30 June 1966, during operations against hostile forces in North Vietnam.