(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Richard E. Allen (NSN: 0-647301/1315), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot flying a jet attack aircraft in Attack Squadron FIFTY-FIVE (VA-55), in U.S.S. RANGER (CVA-61), on 21 June 1966 in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55)Division:
U.S.S. Ranger (CVA-61)Action Date:
May 5, 1966
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Richard E. Allen (NSN: 0-647301/1315), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot with Attack Squadron FIFTY-FIVE (VA-55), in U.S.S. RANGER (CVA-61), participating in a strike in North Vietnam on 5 May 1966.