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Norman L. Sothan
CDR · USN
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Norman L. Sothan
CDR · USN
09/15/1948 – 08/01/1974
Service Details
School / Education
Geo Wash. Univ.
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Legion of Merit
Service Years
09/15/1948 – 08/01/1974
Theaters of Service
Korea Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VF-141
VFAW3
VC-4
Service Organizations
Red River Val. Assoc
Tailhook Association
El Jebel Shrine
VFW
American Legion
Achievements & Story
First successful underwater ejection from jet fighter. Command of VC-4. 3000 Fixed Wing Hours. 1000 Rotary Hours. 400CV Ldgs. Centurion USS Hancock (CVA-19).