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Charles L. Burbage

CAPT · USN

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Charles L. Burbage

CAPT · USN

12/01/1935 – 07/01/1971

Memphis, TN

Service Details

School / Education

US Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Bronze Star

Service Years

12/01/1935 – 07/01/1971

Theaters of Service

WWII Pacific

Aircraft Flown

F4U F6F F8F FJ-3 F9F-2/6/8

Duty Assignments

USS Detroit
USS F.D. Roosevelt
CAG-19

Service Organizations

TROA
ANA
Golden Eagles
VFW
USNA Alumni Assn.

Achievements & Story

C.O. VBF-80. C.O. VF-22. C.O F.D. Roosevelt. C.O. USS Canisted. 7500 flight hrs. 475 arrested landings. In USS Detroit at Pearl Harbor. In VF5 when hit off Japan.