Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Ranger (CVA-61)

    Action Date:

    June 21, 1966

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John Anderson, Jr. (AFSN: 65291A), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Navy Award) for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as the pilot of a light jet attack aircraft with Attack Squadron FIFTY-FIVE (VA-55), in U.S.S. RANGER (CVA-61), in combat missions over North Vietnam on 21 June 1966.