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Melvin J. Hartman
CAPT · USCG
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Melvin J. Hartman
CAPT · USCG
01/01/1954 – 01/01/1985
Service Details
School / Education
Upper Iowa Univ
Pilot Designation
Nav Av, Arcft Cdr
Highest Designation
Air Medal
Service Years
01/01/1954 – 01/01/1985
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VMF-235
VMA-533
CGAS Elizabeth City
Service Organizations
Pterodactyls
Achievements & Story
Pilot of first Coast Guard aircrft to fly over the North Pole. Won 5 E's at F.A.G.U. El Centro 1958. Started career in Marine Corps from 1954-1958, rose to 1stLt rank