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James D. Arbes
CAPT · USN
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James D. Arbes
CAPT · USN
06/26/1937 – 07/01/1963
Service Details
School / Education
Univ of Minnesota
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross
Service Years
06/26/1937 – 07/01/1963
Theaters of Service
Pacific - WWII
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
CO VB-8, 01/01/44
OP OFC USS Coral Sea, 01/01/54
Chief of Staff-Japan
Service Organizations
Assn of Nav Aviation
Ret. Officers Assn
Quiet Birdmen
NAMF-Charter Membr.
Tailhook Assn.
Achievements & Story
Best individual landing interval average on USS Ranger, 1940. Received the Navy Cross for direct bomb hits on a Japanese carrier in the 1st Battle of Phillipine Sea.