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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Richard Marvin Huizenga (MCSN: 0-5950), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (China)

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941 – September 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Second Lieutenant Richard M. Huizenga (MCSN: 0-5950), United States Marine Corps, was captured by the Japanese at Chinwangtao, China, on 8 December 1941, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military Control at the end of the War.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

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

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Richard Marvin Huizenga (MCSN: 0-5950), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    December 7, 1952 – July 19, 1953
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Richard Marvin Huizenga (MCSN: 0-5950), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 7 December 1952 through 19 July 1953.