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James R. Gould
CDR · USN
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James R. Gould
CDR · USN
08/21/1932 – 10/30/1958
Service Details
School / Education
San Jose St. Univ
Pilot Designation
Patrol Plane Cdr
Highest Designation
Air Medal (2)
Service Years
08/21/1932 – 10/30/1958
Theaters of Service
Midway, Marianas
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Mississippi
USS Ranger
VW-2
Service Organizations
Assn of Nav Aviation
Nav Av Museum Fdn
U.S. Naval Institute
Military Order of WW
Silver Eagles Assn
Achievements & Story
8500 flt hrs. Pioneered principle of "Naval Aerial Radar Barrier" concept. Pioneered concept of aerial reconnaissance of typhoons and hurricanes.