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Charles J. Schroeder

CAPT · USN

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Charles J. Schroeder

CAPT · USN

02/17/1941 – 05/01/1966

San Diego, CA

Service Details

School / Education

Univ. of Illinois

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Air Medal

Service Years

02/17/1941 – 05/01/1966

Theaters of Service

WWII/S.Pac/Korean

Aircraft Flown

F6F-3/5 F4D-1/3/4/5 F2H-2/3 F9F-6/8 FJ-3

Duty Assignments

USS Bonhomme Richard
USS Kearsarge
USS Wasp

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
TROA

Achievements & Story

4,250 flight hours day and night. CO VF-301. CO VF-174 in Bennington. First tactical special weapons delivery unit (VC-3 "FB"). CO CASU(F)-15 and ONR - Chicago.