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William D. Fries

CAPT · USN

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William D. Fries

CAPT · USN

10/01/1942 – 05/01/1974

East Lansing, MI

Service Details

School / Education

Rollins College

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

10/01/1942 – 05/01/1974

Theaters of Service

WWII/Korea/Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

A3D F9F PBY R4Y R6D

Duty Assignments

CO VAH-2
XO USS F. D. Rooseve, lt
Pilot for Asst Sec, NAV

Service Organizations

Navy League
Cariby Club
Quiet Birdman
Olds Forge Flyers

Achievements & Story

CO Heavy Attack Squadron Two - won Navy "E", CNO Safety Award & was Top Bombing Squadron Pacific Flt. Personal pilot to Asst Sec Nav. W. B. France, 1952-1954