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Alexander Vraciu

CDR · USN

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Alexander Vraciu

CDR · USN

10/01/1941 – 12/01/1963

Danville, CA

Service Details

School / Education

Depauw University

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Navy Cross

Service Years

10/01/1941 – 12/01/1963

Theaters of Service

Pacific/WWII

Aircraft Flown

F4F F6F F8F F2H FJ-3

Duty Assignments

USS IndependenceVF-6
USS Intrepid VF-6
USSLexingtonVF-16/20

Service Organizations

AmericanFighter Aces
Tailhook Association
Quiet Birdmen
Assn of Nav Aviation
Navy League

Achievements & Story

Leading Navy Ace for four months following Marianas Turkey Shoot. Top Gun - 1957 Naval & Marine Air Weapons Meet. President, AFAA 1989-90.