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Wm H. Pierce Jr.

CDR · USN

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Wm H. Pierce Jr.

“Boots”

CDR · USN

06/01/1949 – 07/01/1976

Montgomery, AL

Service Details

School / Education

Ala Polytech Inst.

Pilot Designation

Nav. Aviator T2396

Highest Designation

Pres. Unit Citation

Service Years

06/01/1949 – 07/01/1976

Theaters of Service

Europe / Pacific

Aircraft Flown

F6F-5 Hellcat F8F-1 Bearcat FG-1D Corsair F2H-2 Banshee F9F-5 Panther

Duty Assignments

USS F.D. Roosevelt
USS Midway CVA-41
USS Lexington CVT16

Service Organizations

Tailhook Assn.
E.A.A.
Amer. Aviation
Historical Soc.
Quiet Birdmen

Achievements & Story

Staying alive as fighter pilot. 11500 hrs./558 day & night traps. Nuke Spl. Weapons delivery pilot. F2H-2B Banshee/VF-101. Air Ops Officer: USS Lexington CVT-16.Lndg