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William J. Gladwin
LCDR · USNR
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William J. Gladwin
LCDR · USNR
09/08/1941 – 06/21/1946
Service Details
School / Education
Univ. Minnesota
Pilot Designation
PPC Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
WWII Victory medal
Service Years
09/08/1941 – 06/21/1946
Theaters of Service
Guadalcanal
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VP-54, 11/42-12/43
OIC Air Sea Rescue
NAS Pensacola, FL, 01/44-06/46
Service Organizations
ANA
Phi Kappa Psi
DAV
American Legion
Elks and Lions Clubs
Achievements & Story
17-28 July '43 PBY port engine on fire, forever down in water near Vella La Vella, in Japanese held territory. Evaded enemy until res- cued by PT boat 28 July '43.