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ken1967
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Hi everyone!

I was given this jacket just recently from a co-worker who said it belonged to his dad. I have never collected any Navy items, so I'm a bit lost and could use some input on them. The veteran was a Hellcat pilot on the USS Belleau Wood CV-24 in the Pacific and went on to serve in Korea, served as a jet test pilot, flight deck coordinator for the USS Independence, and air coverage coordinator during the Cuban missile crisis. Retired a Navy Commander in 1963. This from a letter from his son. I am looking to pull his records, etc.

 

Thanks in advance!

Ken

 

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Its a 1950's contract jacket. the M-422A designation was used during WWII. The G-1 designation didnt start until the late 40's.

 

 

Kurt

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Thanks everyone! I received his service records, etc. He was awarded a DFC with one gold star and AM with four gold stars for service in WWII and Korea.

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