Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6)

    Division:

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Action Date:

    June 2 & 3, 1967

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Dalfe T. Almida (MCSN: 0-95242), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with Marine Observation Squadron SIX (VMO-6), Marine Aircraft Group Thirty-Six, FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with operations against the Viet Cong forces in Vietnam on 2 and 3 June 1967.