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Raymond L. Earl

CDR · USN

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Raymond L. Earl

CDR · USN

10/27/1941 – 07/01/1969

Monroe, LA

Service Details

School / Education

LA Tech

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

DFC with 2 goldstars

Service Years

10/27/1941 – 07/01/1969

Theaters of Service

Guad/Asiat.Pac/Kor

Aircraft Flown

SBD SB2C F6F HO3S HO4S

Duty Assignments

USS Kula Gulf, AAO, 03/01/55
USS Saratoga, AAO, 04/01/56
USS Randolph, OPS,XO, 08/01/61

Service Organizations

Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
U.S. Naval Institute

Achievements & Story

Fixed wing: 3500 hrs & 465 arrest. ldgs. Rotary: 2000 hrs & 200 ship- board ldgs. CO of HS-4 (7/57-7/58) Served with VS-11 (1/43-8/43), VB-11 9/43-2/44, VMO-6 12/50-8/51.