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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry Nida, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in aerial operations in the Western Pacific area from 3 January 1945 to 7 April 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Action Date:

    April 6, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 366 (August 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry Nida, 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 as Pilot of a carrier-based aircraft over Okinawa on 6 April 1945.