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John Gemery

ADJC · USN

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John Gemery

ADJC · USN

05/07/1941 – 11/07/1967

Jacksonville, FL

Service Details

Pilot Designation

Combat Aircrew

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross

Service Years

05/07/1941 – 11/07/1967

Theaters of Service

Asiatic Pacific

Aircraft Flown

PBY2 PBM-1 PBM-3D R6D S2C-3

Duty Assignments

VP-31
VPB-27
VF-24 VF-14

Service Organizations

Fleet Reserve Assn.
American Legion
Mariner/Marlin Assn.
Veteran Foreign Wars
US Olympic Committee

Achievements & Story

Crewman/Flight Engineer PBY2. VP-31 Sank German submarine 1943. Ran the J-33 to 1,000 hrs. before major overhaul. Air Force did it why can't Navy? I did it for Navy 1st time Kingsville brought aircraft availability up from 65% to 85%, 1955-56.