Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Honored By
Bert E. Barker
U.S. Navy from 1940 - 1971; Aviation Machinist's Mate. U.S. Navy Flight Training, Fighter Pilot, then Flight Instructor; conventional and jet, Flight Deck Officer. Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) Officer, Intelligence, Test Pilot, Operations Officer, Naval Air Station. Over 10,000 hours flight time, qualified single engine and multi engine land and sea VIP (very important person) Pilot.