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William Joe Hooks
CDR · USN
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William Joe Hooks
CDR · USN
06/01/1942 – 06/01/1972
Service Details
School / Education
Wayne University
Pilot Designation
Carr.CombatFighter
Highest Designation
Air Medals (4)
Service Years
06/01/1942 – 06/01/1972
Theaters of Service
Pacific
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Ticonderoga
US Hancock
USS Lake Champlain
Service Organizations
Mil Ord Purple Heart
Dis Vet of America
Fet of Foreign Wars
Fleet Reserve Assn
Naval Av Museum Fdn
Achievements & Story
Admin. Asst to AIRGROUP CDR AG-4 1951-53. 1,300 flight hours. Operational Instruc. F6F & F4U. Shot down 3/1/45, South Japan - Landed offshore and was picked up.