VETERANS DATABASE

Participant Info

Class Year (or years attended)

1952 - 1956

Military Service Branch

US Navy

Years of Service

1960 - 1982

Service Academy or ROTC Institution

Navy Aviation Officer Candidate 1962

Highest Rank Attained

LCDR

Type of Separation

Retired

Awards and Decorations

Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (25), Purple Heart, Navy& Marine Corps Medal, Combat Acton Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation.

Major Duty Assignments, Military Units/Organizations/Ships, and Locations of Service?

Served as a flight wingman and flight leader in the Vietnam war. Served as a helicopter pilot on 2nd fleet flag ship in Europe. Served as a helicopter unit leader in the Antarctic.

Most Memorable Military Experience or Accomplishment

Vietnam War Service 1967 Antarctica Service NATO Tour. Served as a flight leader in the Vietnam War.

Share the in-service schools/training attended and your primary military specialty.

Aviation Officer Training and Qualifications in fixed wing, jet, and helicopters.

If your service included combat or hostile action describe

Served as a wingman and flight leader in Vietnam with the most decorated Navy helicopter squadron HAL- 3 in 1967-1968, on several ships and duty stations.

Date of Death and Where They Were Laid to Rest

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