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Dennis A. Earles

CDR · USNR

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Dennis A. Earles

CDR · USNR

01/01/1942 – 01/01/1968

Mephis, TN

Service Details

School / Education

University of Tennessee

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Air Medals

Service Years

01/01/1942 – 01/01/1968

Theaters of Service

WWII / Korea

Aircraft Flown

F6F-5 F4U F9F-2/5 F9F-6/8 Piper Cubs

Duty Assignments

USS Antietam (CV-36)
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Achievements & Story

He and three other squadronmates from VF-791 formed "Black Knights", painting their helmets black and adorning them with a skull and crossbones consisting of two machine guns belching fire.