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Errol F. Reilly
CDR · USN
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Errol F. Reilly
“Rile”
CDR · USN
06/01/1961 – 09/01/1982
Service Details
School / Education
San Jose State University
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Air Medal w/Valor
Service Years
06/01/1961 – 09/01/1982
Theaters of Service
Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VF-154 USS Coral Sea, 1963-66
VF-24 USS Hancock, 1968-71
Naval Weapons Center China Lake, 1967/68/79/8
Service Organizations
F-8 Crusader Assn.
Tailhook Assn.
Achievements & Story
2000+ Flt. Hrs. Test Pilot. NATOPS instructor. Lincoln Unified School District Teacher of Year. 3 Tours Vietnam 230 combat missions. Will be remembered for his exceptional sense of humor and grace at controls of Crusader. Family, shipmates will miss his smile.