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William D. Laurentis Jr.

CAPT · USN

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William D. Laurentis Jr.

CAPT · USN

06/01/1953 – 03/01/1976

Denton, TX

Service Details

School / Education

Temple Univ

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

06/01/1953 – 03/01/1976

Theaters of Service

Vietnam

Aircraft Flown

RA5C A3D F9F FJ-3 TV-2

Duty Assignments

Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42)
VF-72
VT-7

Service Organizations

Tailhook Assoc.
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation

Achievements & Story

OINC VAH-2 Det. Vietnam (2 cruises); Commanding Officer RVAH 12 Vietnam (1 cruise); 4,500 flight hours; 556 traps; landing signal officer; 289 combat sorties. Arresting Cat & Gear Officer aboard FDR. AA Temple U. BA Western State College of Colorado.