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Thomas D. Harris

CAPT · USN

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Thomas D. Harris

CAPT · USN

05/01/1937 – 02/01/1965

Gulf Breeze, FL

Service Details

Date of Death

06/27/2001

School / Education

Univ of California

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator#5691

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

05/01/1937 – 02/01/1965

Theaters of Service

WWII, Korea

Aircraft Flown

SBU-1 F4F-3 F8F-2 F9F-2 AD-4

Duty Assignments

USS Ranger
USS Boxer
USS Philippine Sea

Service Organizations

Nav Av Museum Fdn
Tailhook Assn

Achievements & Story

Commanding Officer of the following: VS-5, VF-153, CAG-9, USS Iowa Jima (LPH-2), and USS Hancock (CVA-19). Approximately 650 arrested landings, Helo pilot.