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William E. Edwards

CDR · USN

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William E. Edwards

CDR · USN

08/11/1942 – 06/30/1967

Diamondhead, MS

Service Details

School / Education

LSU '43 B.S.M.E.

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Air Medal (3)

Service Years

08/11/1942 – 06/30/1967

Theaters of Service

Pacific / Korea

Aircraft Flown

SNJ F4U-4 AD2-7 F2H-2 F9F-8

Duty Assignments

VA-35
VA-45
VA-196

Service Organizations

ANA
Navy League
Subvets WWII

Achievements & Story

C.O. VA-196 1961-62 OPS Officer USS Hancock 1962-64 Million Dollar Round Table 1970 Member of USS Finback that rescued Pres. Bush in 1944