David E. Leue
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | EE |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 4 |
Plaque Number | 4 |
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".