David E. Leue

David E. Leue
Era Vietnam War
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Captain
Military Decorations Distinguished Flying Cross
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Captain Leue flew undreds of missions in F4U-4 Corsairs and F9F Panthersfrom USS BOXER and USS VALLLEY FORGE during the Korean War.  In Vietnam, he flew the A4C Skyhawk  surviving over 200 more combat missions (for a total of 329 missins).  He also served as Commnding Officer of the supply ship USS CANISTEO.  After a 31 year career, he retired to write two books about his experiences: "Korean Combat" and "Vietnam Combat".

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