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W.P. Tanner Jr.
CAPT · USN
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W.P. Tanner Jr.
CAPT · USN
05/01/1939 – 06/01/1965
Service Details
School / Education
Univ. of So. Cal.
Pilot Designation
Patrol Plane Cdr
Highest Designation
Dist. Flying Cross
Service Years
05/01/1939 – 06/01/1965
Theaters of Service
Pacific/European
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
CO - VP-22
OP OfC USS Princeton
Ast.C/S LogCINCPAEFL
Service Organizations
Ret. Officers Assn
Assn of Nav Aviation
PH Survivors
Achievements & Story
DFC with gold star for second. Sank Japanese submarine with USS Ward one hour prior to attack on Pearl Harbor 12/07/41.