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George H.W. Bush

LT · USNR

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George H.W. Bush

LT · USNR

08/05/1942 – 07/01/1945

Houston, TX

Service Details

School / Education

Yale University

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Distinguished Flying Cross

Service Years

08/05/1942 – 07/01/1945

Theaters of Service

WWII/Pacific

Aircraft Flown

TBM TBF NP-1 N2S-3 SNV-1

Duty Assignments

VT-51
USS San Jacinto
CVL-30

Service Organizations

Museum Foundation Benefactors' member (Life)
Phi Beta Kappa

Achievements & Story

President of the United States. One of the youngest aviators (18 years old), if not the youngest. Soloed after 11.8 hours in NP-1. 924.8 Flt Hrs/116 Carrier Landings