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Lewis R Hardy
CAPT · USN
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Lewis R Hardy
CAPT · USN
11/19/1940 – 12/31/1970
Service Details
Date of Death
7/9/1980
School / Education
Centre College, Danville, KY
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Legion of Merit (W/ Gold Star)
Service Years
11/19/1940 – 12/31/1970
Theaters of Service
World War II, VB-106 Southwest Pacific
Korea, USS Point Cruz
Vietnam, Deputy Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific
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Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VB-106, 1944
VA-195, CO 1954-1955
VF-101, CO 1959-1960
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Service Organizations
Tailhookers Association
The Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels
Optimists International
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Achievements & Story
More than 7,500 hours in 50+ different aircraft.<br>CO, VC-3, VA-195, VF-101<br>Naval Attache to Norway, 1966-1969.<br>Recipient, Royal Order of St. Olav, the highest honor bestowed by the government of Norway on foreigners.<br>City Council Member, City of Coronado, California, 1978-1980.<br><p></p>