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Prudenso Gallegos
LCDR · USN
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Prudenso Gallegos
“Sam”
LCDR · USN
11/20/1942 – 06/01/1967
Service Details
School / Education
Naval Postgraduate
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
NavyUnitCommendation
Service Years
11/20/1942 – 06/01/1967
Theaters of Service
Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
Carrier Air Group 8
USS Ranger CVA-61
USS Essex CVA-9
Service Organizations
Tailhook Assn
Naval Weather Svc As
Assn NavSvc Officers
Rec.Dist.Assis.Cncl.
Achievements & Story
First Hispanic naval aviator in naval aviation history who was an aviation mechanic and professional meteorologist.