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Kenneth O. Ekelund Jr.

CAPT · USN

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Kenneth O. Ekelund Jr.

CAPT · USN

06/01/1943 – 06/01/1976

Jacksonville, FL

Service Details

School / Education

US Naval Academy

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

06/01/1943 – 06/01/1976

Theaters of Service

Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

S-3A S-2 P-3 P-2 PBM

Duty Assignments

VS-39, CO
CAG-54
VX-1, CO

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
U.S. Naval Institute
Nav Submarine League

Achievements & Story

6800 hrs pilot time, 400 carrier ldgs. 30 yrs Nav service. 11 yrs as high school teacher. Board of Directors, Jacksonville Maritime Museum Soc. MS George Wash. Univ.