National Flight Log

Walter J. Tschida

CDR · USN/USNR

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Walter J. Tschida

CDR · USN/USNR

07/30/1942 – 10/01/1963

Shoreview, MN

Service Details

Pilot Designation

Patro Plane Cdr

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit (3)

Service Years

07/30/1942 – 10/01/1963

Theaters of Service

Saipan, Okinawa

Aircraft Flown

PBY PBM PV-2 P2V S2F

Duty Assignments

VP-811, CO
VP-812
VPB-27

Service Organizations

Natl Bus. Aircr Assn
Minn.Business Pilots
Quiet Birdmen

Achievements & Story

17,000 flight hours. Airline Transport Pilot. Distinguished Flying Cross (3). Director/Chief Pilot, Onan Corp. and McGraw Edison Co.