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Tilman E. Pool
LT · USN/USNR
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Tilman E. Pool
LT · USN/USNR
07/28/1942 – 09/30/1970
Service Details
School / Education
U of Georgia/Tulsa/Houston
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Dist. Flying Cross 3 Gold Starss
Service Years
07/28/1942 – 09/30/1970
Theaters of Service
Pacific WWII
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VF-17
VF-39
VF-100
Service Organizations
American Fighter Aces
Achievements & Story
Participated in 1st carrier strike on Japan Mainland, Iwo Jima and Okinawa landings, sinking of the YAMATO battle ship.Air Medal (4 Gold Stars); Presidential Unit Citation.