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Thomas P. Gavin
LT · USN
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Thomas P. Gavin
LT · USN
01/02/1942 – 11/18/1945
Service Details
School / Education
Duquesne Univ.
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Navy Cross
Service Years
01/02/1942 – 11/18/1945
Theaters of Service
WWII Pacific
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Shanrgri-La
USS Enterprise
USS Intrepid
Achievements & Story
5 Air Medals as carrier based pilot. Direct hit on Jap battleship Nagato in Tokyo Bay. Dive Bomb pilot. Served in Gilberts, Marshalls, Truk, Okinawa