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W. Lewis Chatham
RADM · USN
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W. Lewis Chatham
RADM · USN
06/01/1956 – 06/01/1987
Service Details
School / Education
Rice University
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Legion of Merit (6)
Service Years
06/01/1956 – 06/01/1987
Theaters of Service
Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VA-56 C.O.
USS Kitty Hawk C.O.
CTF
Service Organizations
Early & Pioneer Aviatiors Assn.
Blue Angels Assn.
Tailhook Assn.
Assn. of Naval Aviation
Order of Daedalians
Achievements & Story
Approx. 5,000 flt. hrs. (4700 VA/VF jets). 1,100 carrier landings (300 night). 366 combat missions (Vietnam). C.O. VA-56, Air Wing Five, USS Hassayampa (AO-145), USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), Carrier Group Six, Task Force 70/77/Carrier Group Five. Member Blue Angels 1961-63.