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William R. Sisley
CAPT · USN
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William R. Sisley
CAPT · USN
10/11/1940 – 02/01/1972
Service Details
School / Education
Univ of Georgia
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Dist. Flying Cross
Service Years
10/11/1940 – 02/01/1972
Theaters of Service
WWII, Korea
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Hornet, VF-11, 06/01/45
USSValleyForge,VF-51, 10/01/50
VF-83, CO, 06/01/53
Service Organizations
Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
Quiet Birdmen
Nav Av Museum Fdn
Achievements & Story
4300 flt hrs, 252 carrier ldgs. On Feb 28, 1950, made Navy's first night jet landing on USS Valley Forge. Jan-Mar'55 Eval on USS Antietam w/canted deck at GTMO.