Zebulon Knott jr
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 4 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 3 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Meritorious Service, Air Medal w/3 Stars, Commendation (2), Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary, China Service, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/3 Stars, World War II Victory, Navy Occupation w/Europe Clasp, National Defense, Vietnam Service w/6 Stars, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Civil Action Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign
Logged 18 years of sea duty, over 9500 hours of flying time and made 775 career carrier landings. Commanded Squadrons, Carrier Air Wing and the USS Diamond Head (AE-19). Was OIC of the Navy's Blue Angels 1958-1962. A true hero to all who knew him.