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Born 2 November 1919 in Carleton Place, Ontario
Joined the US Navy 31 August 1943
Served with VF-23, 11 March to 11 May 1944 (Princeton)
Transferred to VF-27 (also Princeton)
Served with that unit until October 1944
Shot down over Pagan Island 26 June 1944 in F6F-3 42083
He was picked up by an OS2U from the Washington
Promoted to Captain 1 August 1964
Retired from the Navy in July 1972 |
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Victories Include :
21 Sep 1944
14 Oct 1944
24 Oct 1944 |
one Tony
1/2 Nick
two Frances
one Val |
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destroyed *
destroyed
destroyed |
Manila area
Between Cavite & Manila
15m W of 22-40N, 124-20E
30 m E of Polillo |
4.5 / 0 / 0
* Shared with Fred Bardshar
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