Freedom Committee of Orange County
Rank: Colonel
Branch of Service: U. S. Navy (2 years) and U.S.M.C. (24 years)
Unit: Korea (VMF-212) – Vietnam (VMF-323)
Specialty: Naval Aviator (Fighter Pilot) & Intelligence Officer
Active Duty Dates: 1949-1973 (POW 5 years & 4 months) Vietnam)
Armed Conflicts: Korea and Vietnam
Theater of Operations: Pacific Theater
Campaigns: Air war during Korean Conflict and Vietnam War
Decorations & Awards:
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/8 clusters, Purple Heart Medal , Navy Good Conduct Medal,
Navy Unit Citation w/2 stars, National Defense Medal w/star, United Nations Service Medal, Korean
Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation w/ 2 stars, Vietnam Service Medal with w/10 stars,
Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Republic of Vietnam C Unit Citation, National Defense Medal
Speaking Subjects: War Experiences and Life as a POW
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