U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1953
Graduated from US Naval Academy in the class of 1953. Desihated Naval Aviator after flight training at Pensacola. Rose rapidly through a succession of squadrons th flag rank and served as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, which became the Bureau of Weapons, and then the Naval Air Systems command. He was a great classmate, and is missed by us all.
He awarded the Silver Star for valor as commanding officer of Attack Squadron 56 leading a strike on Haiphong harbor on March 13 1968; and Navy Distinguished service Medal for achievement while serving as Commander, Naval Air Systems Command from April 1980 through July, 1983.
Graduated from US Naval Academy in the class of 1953. Desihated Naval Aviator after flight training at Pensacola. Rose rapidly through a succession of squadrons th flag rank and served as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, which became the Bureau of Weapons, and then the Naval Air Systems command. He was a great classmate, and is missed by us all.
He awarded the Silver Star for valor as commanding officer of Attack Squadron 56 leading a strike on Haiphong harbor on March 13 1968; and Navy Distinguished service Medal for achievement while serving as Commander, Naval Air Systems Command from April 1980 through July, 1983.
U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1953
Graduated from US Naval Academy in the class of 1953. Desihated Naval Aviator after flight training at Pensacola. Rose rapidly through a succession of squadrons th flag rank and served as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, which became the Bureau of Weapons, and then the Naval Air Systems command. He was a great classmate, and is missed by us all.
He awarded the Silver Star for valor as commanding officer of Attack Squadron 56 leading a strike on Haiphong harbor on March 13 1968; and Navy Distinguished service Medal for achievement while serving as Commander, Naval Air Systems Command from April 1980 through July, 1983.
Graduated from US Naval Academy in the class of 1953. Desihated Naval Aviator after flight training at Pensacola. Rose rapidly through a succession of squadrons th flag rank and served as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, which became the Bureau of Weapons, and then the Naval Air Systems command. He was a great classmate, and is missed by us all.
He awarded the Silver Star for valor as commanding officer of Attack Squadron 56 leading a strike on Haiphong harbor on March 13 1968; and Navy Distinguished service Medal for achievement while serving as Commander, Naval Air Systems Command from April 1980 through July, 1983.
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