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W.G. Esders
CDR · USN
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W.G. Esders
“Bill”
CDR · USN
10/17/1934 – 04/30/1960
Service Details
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross
Service Years
10/17/1934 – 04/30/1960
Theaters of Service
Midway,Okin,Guadal
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VT-3, 01/01/42
VT-8
VOC-2
Service Organizations
Silver Eagles Assn
Nav Av Museum Fdn
Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
USSYorktown Assn&Fdn
Achievements & Story
Only surviving pilot of VT-3 who flew in Battle of Midway. Joined as Seaman Recruit, advanced/pro- moted thru enlisted ranks then thru rank of CDR. Rcvd 3 PUCs.