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John W. Ryan

CDR · USN

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John W. Ryan

CDR · USN

01/01/1942 – 01/01/1954

Rockport, TX

Service Details

School / Education

SMU - Dalls, TX

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (5)

Service Years

01/01/1942 – 01/01/1954

Theaters of Service

Pac/Japan/Salamon

Aircraft Flown

F4F F6F F8F F4U F7U

Duty Assignments

VC-41
VF-34
VF-151

Service Organizations

Navy League
Rotary Club
Economic Dev. Cncl
Industrial Dev. Fdn

Achievements & Story

5,100 flight hours. 345 carrier landings. President, Chamber of Commerce. 2 Industrial Foundations, 3 Board of Realtors. 8 major combat campaigns:Gilbert/Marshall/Solomon Is. Admiralty/Marianna Is. Okinawa, Hollandia Japan.