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Levern E. Forkner
CDR · USN
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Levern E. Forkner
CDR · USN
02/15/1940 – 05/31/1961
Service Details
School / Education
Univ. of Idaho
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Dist. Flying Cross
Service Years
02/15/1940 – 05/31/1961
Theaters of Service
Pacific/S. China
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS San Jacinto
USS Keasarge
VF-16A Antietam
Service Organizations
Tailhook Assn
Naval Av Museum Fdn
Ret. Officers Assn
USS San Jacinto Assn
Achievements & Story
Received DFC with one gold star. Also received bronze star and nine air medals. 5,140 flight hours. Air Officer of USS Kearsarge. CO VF-16A. 133 arrested landings.