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Roy S. Whitcomb
CDR · USN
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Roy S. Whitcomb
CDR · USN
06/01/1936 – 06/30/1971
Service Details
School / Education
Tulane University
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Dist. Flying Cross
Service Years
06/01/1936 – 06/30/1971
Theaters of Service
Atlantic/Pacific
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
CV-2 (Old Lex)
VPB-74
VR-8
Service Organizations
Assn of Nav Aviation
Ret Officers Assn
Silver Eagles
M. Order World Wars
Achievements & Story
Attacked & sunk German submarine (U513) in South Atlantic. Captured the Commander and 6 crewmen by dropping life boats & jackets to survivors. Picked up surface ship