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C. Kenneth Ruiz

CAPT · USN

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C. Kenneth Ruiz

CAPT · USN

06/01/1942 – 06/01/1972

Henderson, NV

Service Details

School / Education

US Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Silver Star

Service Years

06/01/1942 – 06/01/1972

Theaters of Service

WWII,Korea,Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

F4U F6F F8F F9F A-4

Duty Assignments

USS S-14(SS180), CO
USS Constellation,XO
USS BonHommeRich.,CO

Service Organizations

Tailhook Assn
Assn of Nav Aviation
Submarine Vet. WWII
Red River Rats
Military Order of WW

Achievements & Story

2 Legion of Merit Awards. CO of VA-72. Fleet introduction program for A-4. CO of USS Bon Homme Rich- ard for 2 deployments. Ship was top MiG killer during this period.