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Benjamin Preston
CAPT · USN
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Benjamin Preston
CAPT · USN
01/01/1932 – 01/01/1971
Service Details
School / Education
Colorado St. Univ
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross (3)
Service Years
01/01/1932 – 01/01/1971
Theaters of Service
WWII Pacific,Korea
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Yorktown
USS Intrepid
USS Enterprise CV-6
Service Organizations
Tailhook Assn
Assn of Nav Aviation
Navy League
Lion's Club
United Way
Achievements & Story
6700 flt hrs, 800+ carrier ldgs. CO of: VA-75, CAG-7, NAS Glenview, NAS Cubi Pt., NARTU Lakehurst, & Navy-Marine Trng Ctr St. Louis. Four Distinguished Flying Crosses.