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Donald R. Dixon

CDR · USN

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Donald R. Dixon

CDR · USN

01/01/1932 – 01/01/1958

La Mesa, CA

Service Details

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Air Medals (4)

Service Years

01/01/1932 – 01/01/1958

Theaters of Service

Pacific Theater

Aircraft Flown

PBM F6F F4BF SNJ R4D

Duty Assignments

USS Langley
Patrol Wing VP-101
Fleet Air Wing 14

Service Organizations

Silver Eagles
Ret. Officers Assn
Vet. Foreign War

Achievements & Story

Presidential Unit Citation. 5,000+ Flight Hours - multi-engine Nominated for DFC for saving crew in PB4 spin.Pulled plane out after four rolls in a storm.