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H. Spencer Matthews
RADM · USN
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H. Spencer Matthews
RADM · USN
04/01/1940 – 08/01/1973
Service Details
School / Education
Tulane University
Pilot Designation
Top Gun/PPC
Highest Designation
Dist ServiceMedal(V)
Service Years
04/01/1940 – 08/01/1973
Theaters of Service
WWII/Vietnam/Korea
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
CO USS Independence
CAG-2
CO VA-113
Service Organizations
USNA Fdn Trustee
DirectorNavMutualAid
Assn of Nav Aviation
Tailhook Assn
U.S. Naval Institute
Achievements & Story
10,000+ flight hours. 300 carrier landings. First enlisted pilot to reach Flag Rank. Over 5,000 hours in PB4Y-1 & 2 1966. Author NATO Nuclear Policy.