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Robert Charles Hessom
CDR · USN
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Robert Charles Hessom
CDR · USN
05/08/1943 – 03/05/1966
Service Details
School / Education
Northwestern Univ
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
DFC with 2 stars
Service Years
05/08/1943 – 03/05/1966
Theaters of Service
Korea/Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VA-215
VA-35
USS Coral Sea
Achievements & Story
CO VA-215. One of the most edu- cated Naval Aviators of his time. Killed in Action in North Vietnam while pressing home his bombing run March 5, 1966.