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Billy B. Laughren

LT · USNR

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Billy B. Laughren

LT · USNR

07/01/1941 – 04/16/1945

Service Details

School / Education

Pasadena Junior

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Silver Star

Service Years

07/01/1941 – 04/16/1945

Theaters of Service

Pacific

Aircraft Flown

N3N SNJ F4F SBD TBF

Duty Assignments

VT-22
USS Cowpens

Achievements & Story

"In memory of Bill, my brave wingman, from CAPT Leo Meacher, USNR". One of five pilots to torpedo and sink the Japanese CL Noshiro. 50 combat missions.