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James Francis Monaghan

LCDR · USNR

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James Francis Monaghan

LCDR · USNR

07/26/1942 – 02/01/1968

Whitestone Queens, NY

Service Details

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Navy Cross, Distinquished Flying Cross, Air Medal

Service Years

07/26/1942 – 02/01/1968

Theaters of Service

WW II Battle of Okinawa

Aircraft Flown

N3N Yellow Peril SNJ Texan TBM Avenger R6D (C-118) Liftmaster C-130E Hercules

Duty Assignments

Torpedo Sqn 17 (VT-17), 1944-45(WW2)
VR-31, VR-22, VR-3, 1950s
USS Hornet (CV-12) embarked, WW II

Service Organizations

Legion of Valor
WWII Memorial registry
Navy Memorial
Naval Aviation Cadet (V-5) Program
Naval Reserve

Achievements & Story

Navy Cross - Scored direct hit on Jap battleship Y Distinquished Flying Cross Air Medal (4) Presidential Unit Citation American Defense Service Medal