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John M. Wesolowski

CDR · USN

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John M. Wesolowski

CDR · USN

12/08/1940 – 09/01/1963

Saratoga, CA

Service Details

School / Education

Univ. of Michigan

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross

Service Years

12/08/1940 – 09/01/1963

Theaters of Service

Guada/Iwo Jima/Oki

Aircraft Flown

F4F F6F F4U F8F F9F

Duty Assignments

VF-5
VBF-9
USS Ranger

Service Organizations

USS Wasp Assn
USS Yorktown Assn
Cactus Air Force
Aviation Cadet Assn
Tailhook Assn

Achievements & Story

Received three Dist. Flying Crosses. 13 Japanese A/C destroy- ed in combat (7 confirmed, 6 most probable). 106 carrier landings. Father of 8 children.