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William Jeffers

CDR · USN

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William Jeffers

CDR · USN

02/18/1942 – 06/30/1969

Memphis, TN

Service Details

School / Education

Kansas St. Teach's

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Air Medal (five)

Service Years

02/18/1942 – 06/30/1969

Theaters of Service

WWII/Korea

Aircraft Flown

TBF/TBM P2V-5 R4D R5D C118

Duty Assignments

VC-41
VP-1
ComCruDiv 5 Staff

Service Organizations

Assn. Naval Aviation
Ret. Officers Assn.
Nav Av Museum Fdn
Tailhook Assn.

Achievements & Story

206 CVE Landings; Flew China & Yellow Sea patrols, Korean War; Flew USAF (MAC) airplanes (manned by U.S. Navy crews 1958-1960). Patrol plane commander.