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Hugh F. McLinden Jr.

CDR · USN

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Hugh F. McLinden Jr.

CDR · USN

09/30/1941 – 07/31/1965

Chulavista, CA

Service Details

School / Education

George Washington

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross

Service Years

09/30/1941 – 07/31/1965

Theaters of Service

Northern Solemons

Aircraft Flown

N3N-1 F8F/.AD HTL-1/2 H5D CH-53

Duty Assignments

CVL-24
USS Antietam

Service Organizations

Tailhook Assn
Nav Helicopter Assn

Achievements & Story

Survived WWII, a ditch at sea, 1st military pilot flying platform YHC1-A, CH-53 and night dipping in a HVP-2.