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Eugene P. Rankin
CAPT · USN
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Eugene P. Rankin
CAPT · USN
06/03/1937 – 02/28/1967
Service Details
School / Education
US Naval Academy
Pilot Designation
Patrol Plane Cdr
Highest Designation
Legion of Merit
Service Years
06/03/1937 – 02/28/1967
Theaters of Service
WWII,Korea,Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VP-81, CO
VF-1B, CO
USS Kearsarge, CO
Service Organizations
USNA Alumni Assn
Tailhook Assn
S.D. Aerosp. Museum
U.S. Naval Institute
Assn of Nav Aviation
Achievements & Story
World long distance flying record 1946 - 11,256 miles. As CO of USS Kearsarge, recovered Wally Schirra and Gordon Cooper from Project Mercury flights.