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Edward O. Schiess
LCDR · USN
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Edward O. Schiess
LCDR · USN
08/01/1943 – 08/01/1960
Service Details
School / Education
University of Oregon
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service Years
08/01/1943 – 08/01/1960
Theaters of Service
Japan
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
Photo Pilot
Instrument instructor
Task Force 58
Achievements & Story
4,000 flight hours in 50 aircraft. Commercial pilot. Shot down three Japanese planes and scored a direct hit on Japanese light cruiser during Okinawa campaign.