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John William Dear Jr.

LCDR · USN

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John William Dear Jr.

LCDR · USN

07/25/1942 – 01/30/1946

Jackson, MS

Service Details

School / Education

Univ. of Texas

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Silver Star

Service Years

07/25/1942 – 01/30/1946

Theaters of Service

Pacific

Aircraft Flown

F4F F6F F4U

Duty Assignments

USS Yorktown

Service Organizations

USS Yorktown Assn.
Aces Assn.

Achievements & Story

Received Silver Star, 2 DFC, 2 Air Medals Certified Ace with 9 kills. Retired from Allstate Insurance in 1982 as National Advertising Director.