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John E. Lacouture
CAPT · USN
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John E. Lacouture
CAPT · USN
07/01/1935 – 07/01/1970
Service Details
School / Education
US Naval Academy
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Legion of Merit
Service Years
07/01/1935 – 07/01/1970
Theaters of Service
WWII Pac., Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Saratoga, CO
Air Group 6, CO
RAG-4, CO
Service Organizations
Soc Exp Test Pilots
Golden Eagles
Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
Four "C" Club
Achievements & Story
6,000+ hrs flt time, 500 carrier landings in 171 different aircrft. Commanded 3 fighter-attack sqdns, 2 air wings, 2 carriers, & the Pac. Lt. Attack Wing. COS of TF77.