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Willard E. Eder
CAPT · USN
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Willard E. Eder
CAPT · USN
06/06/1938 – 06/30/1966
Service Details
School / Education
Univ of Wyoming
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross
Service Years
06/06/1938 – 06/30/1966
Theaters of Service
Pacific, Atlantic
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Saratoga
USS Lexington
USS Cabot
Service Organizations
Amer. Fighter Aces
AVCAD Organization
USS Cabot Assn
Achievements & Story
3050 pilot hrs, 290 carrier ldgs, 86 combat missions. CO of VF-29. Commander Air Group 29. Commanded "Navy's Flying Might" (post-WWII air show extravaganza). SilverStar