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Theron J. Taylor
CAPT · USN
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Theron J. Taylor
CAPT · USN
04/01/1942 – 03/01/1973
Service Details
School / Education
Colorado College/Oklahoma U
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross
Service Years
04/01/1942 – 03/01/1973
Theaters of Service
WWII,Korea,Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Hornet (CV-12)
USS Graffias (AF-29)
USS Princeton
Service Organizations
Assn. of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
MOAA
American Legion
Naval Aviation Museum Fdn.
Achievements & Story
Received 11 Air Medals. Carrier combat pilot in WWII and Korea. 4,140 flight hours. 330 carrier landings. Navy Test pilot. "Mission Beyond Darkness" 1st Battle of Philippines 20 June 1944. Director of Flight Test, NATC. CO USS Grafias, Navy & Marine Corps Center, NAS Atlanta.