Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6)

    Division:

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing

    Action Date:

    December 4 & 7, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Eugene Millette (MCSN: 0-39992), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Plane in Marine Observation Squadron SIX (VMO-6), in action against enemy aggressor forces at Yonpo, Korea, on 4 and 7 December 1950. Quick to recognize the indication of friendly troops behind hostile lines when he observed a panel and the flashing rays of a mirror during a routine reconnaissance mission over enemy territory in an unarmed, light observation plane, First Lieutenant Millette promptly lowered his flaps and flew slowly over the terrain at a low altitude in order to further investigate. Although his aircraft sustained several hits from heavy enemy small arms fire, he boldly persevered in the search until he had positively identified the troops on the ground as friendly. Returning to base for supplies, he flew food and ammunition to the beleaguered men in successive air drops and, when the main ground forces redeployed from Hagaru-ri on 7 December, radioed the convoy and directed a combat patrol to the area to effect a rescue. By his daring initiative, brilliant airmanship and selfless efforts in behalf of others, he directly aided in saving the lives of 28 friendly soldiers. His marked courage and unswerving devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon First Lieutenant Millette and the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6)

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Eugene Millette (MCSN: 0-39992), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a Plane in Marine Observation Squadron SIX (VMO-6), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.