United States Navy khaki officer's service coat; single-breasted with three gilt buttons down front; two upper and two lower patch pockets with button flap closure; gold U.S. Navy aviator wings left breast over medal ribbon bars and pocket; Commander rank shoulder boards of dark blue wool with three gilt embroidered stripes and line office star; medal ribbon bars over left breast pocket Air Medal with star device, United States Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with V device, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean War Service Medal; United Nations (Korea) Service Medal, and UNIDENTIFIED medal. Created by Benjamin G. Sullivan Date Created 11/01/2012 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aviation; Cold War; Equipment; Flight Gear; Military; People; Uniforms Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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