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Wall of Honor Level: Air and Space Friend
Honored by:
Mr. John P. Bland
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA, Sep 4, 1923. Attended Oregon State University but left after 2 years to enlist as a Marine aviation cadet in World War II. Designated a naval aviator July 1944. Combat in Pacific in F7F Tigercat.
Received BSME from Oregon State after World War II. Called to active duty in Korea, flew F2H Banshee, RF80/F86 on exchange with USAF. Won Distinguished Flying Cross.
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