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  • Richard Hightower Hamilton
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    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Friend

    Honored by:
    Brodie Hamilton

    History as Naval Aviator
    September 1943: Entered the US Navy (V-5 status).

    Cadet Training:
    Sept.-Nov. 1943; NPPFS, 9th Battalion, Cal Poly, San Louise Obispo, California
    Nov. '43-Feb. '44; WTS, 10th Company, Ely, Nevada
    Feb. '44- May '44; NPFS, 44th Battalion, St. Mary's College, California.
    June '44-Sept. '44; Primary, Class 6A, Norman, Oklahoma
    Oct.-June '45; Intermediate, Class 10A, Corpus Christi, Texas, Cabaniss Field, Chase Field, and Waldron Field

    Commissioned/received Wings June 20, 1945, Corpus Christi, Texas (Ensign)
    July '45-Sept. '45; OTU, Sanford, Florida
    Sept. 13-17,1945; CQU, Glenview, Illinois, Carrier USS Sable
    Oct.-Nov. '45; Instructor, Rodd Field, Corpus Christi, Texas
    Separation date: November 16, 1945

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