Gordon Lawrence Tatera
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Chief Petty Officer |
| Wall | E |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 44 |
Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic
World War II -Korea - Vietnam
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, Unit Commendation w/1 Star, Good Conduct W/5 Stars, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Korean Service w/2 Stars, Vietnam Service w/4 Stars, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service, Vietnam Campaign, Korean War Service
Gordon saw combat service in three wars, having survived the Kamikazi strikes on the USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) that killed many of the crew during World war II.
Plaque Wall Map