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William Shanks Jr.

Col · USMC

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William Shanks Jr.

Col · USMC

09/11/1943 – 07/31/1974

Sun City Center, FL

Service Details

School / Education

Univ of Nebraska

Pilot Designation

Fighter Pilot

Highest Designation

Legion of Merit

Service Years

09/11/1943 – 07/31/1974

Theaters of Service

Asia,Pac,Phil,Okin

Aircraft Flown

F9F FJ-2 F4D-1 F4B

Duty Assignments

VMF-223
VMF-115
MAG-13, CO

Service Organizations

Marine Corps Av Assn
Ret. Officers Assn
Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
Fleet Reserve Assn

Achievements & Story

6,000 flight hours, over 100 carrier ldgs. COL MABS-13, MARTD. US Defense Attache & Naval Attache DAKAR SENGEAL. Chief of Staff, 4th Marine Amphibious Brigade.