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Louis J. DiGiusto Jr.
CDR · USN
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Louis J. DiGiusto Jr.
CDR · USN
06/01/1944 – 07/07/1965
Service Details
School / Education
Univ. Georgia
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Glenn Curtis Award
Service Years
06/01/1944 – 07/07/1965
Theaters of Service
WWII Formosa Strts
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Boxer
USS Princeton
Chief USN Test Pilot, H-34
Service Organizations
ANA
Aviation Space
Writers Assn.
Achievements & Story
Land speed record for helicopters (Sikorsky '58) H-34 test pilot. Awarded Glenn H. Curtiss National Award & Amelia Earhart National Medal. Died on Training mission.