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John H. Iarrobino

CAPT · USN

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John H. Iarrobino

CAPT · USN

11/05/1940 – 06/30/1972

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Service Details

School / Education

Boston College

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

11/05/1940 – 06/30/1972

Theaters of Service

Vietnam/WWII

Aircraft Flown

F9F-6 F4U-5 SB2C-5 SBD-4 SB2U-3

Duty Assignments

USS Oriskany CVA-34
USS Bayfield APA-33
CO VF-174

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
Naval Av Museum Fdn
Naval Institute
Navy League

Achievements & Story

Originated and supervised the development of Emergency Escape Breathing Device as direct result of 1966 Oriskany (CVA-34) fire. Device is now on all Navy ships.