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John M. Bolton
CDR · USN
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John M. Bolton
“Jack”
CDR · USN
06/01/1949 – 09/01/1974
Service Details
Date of Death
11/28/2001
School / Education
Kent State Univ.
Pilot Designation
Helicopter Aircraft Commander
Highest Designation
Strike Flight Air Medal (16)
Service Years
06/01/1949 – 09/01/1974
Theaters of Service
Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Austin (LPD-4)
HA(L)3
HT-18
Service Organizations
Society of Antique Modelers
Past Editor "Sam Speaks"
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
Founder and Editor "The Thermalair"
Achievements & Story
First Commanding Officer HT-18, March 1972. 3,300 Flight hours. Served Vietnam: Saigon, Vung Tau Bun. BA from Kent State 1956. One single action Air Medal. Enlisted 1949-53 before becoming an officer in 1956.