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Lawrence T. Amelse
Capt/Captain · USMC/NWA
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Lawrence T. Amelse
Capt/Captain · USMC/NWA
05/01/1960 – 06/30/1968
Service Details
School / Education
St. Thomas University
Pilot Designation
Aircraft Commander
Highest Designation
USMC Expeditionary
Service Years
05/01/1960 – 06/30/1968
Theaters of Service
Cuban Missile/Vietnam/Haiti
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VMGR-252
VMGR-152
MCAS-2 1st Marine Brigade
Service Organizations
APLA
VFW
Achievements & Story
1964 was copilot of a C-130F Hercules attaining altitude of 44,100 ft. May still be record. USMC parachute team did a night free fall from 42,300 ft. from aircraft a world record. never received credit for this.