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John Marshall Arbuckle
CDR · USN
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John Marshall Arbuckle
CDR · USN
01/01/1940 – 01/31/1960
Service Details
School / Education
Kentucky State
Pilot Designation
Aircraft Commander
Highest Designation
Air Medal
Service Years
01/01/1940 – 01/31/1960
Theaters of Service
WW II
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Antietam CVS-36
VPB Squadron Cdr.
VPB-5 Black Cats
Service Organizations
Founding Mbr. Clear
Lake Presby. Church
Volunteer Mentor
School Dist.
Achievements & Story
While flying PBY-5 in SW Pacific, was shot down by enemy fire 1942. Japanese POW until end of war. Only survivor of crew of 10. Presidential Unit Citation.