Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Constellation (CVA-64)

    Action Date:

    September 20, 1966

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Cecil C. Anderson (NSN: 0-681108), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as bombardier/navigator of a jet attack aircraft, attached to and serving with Attack Squadron SIXTY-FIVE (VA-65), in U.S.S. CONSTELLATION (CVA-64), on 20 September 1966 in the Republic of Vietnam.