David V Senft
| Era | Korean War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Wall | F |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 56 |
World War II, Korea
CO VF-74
USS Yorktown CV-5
USS Wasp CV-7
USS Bonhomme Richard CV-31
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/9 Stars, Commendation w/Combat "Y", Presidential Unit Citation W/1 Star, Unit Commendation, Good Conduct, China Service, American Defense Service, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/3 Stars, World War II Victory, Occupation Service, National Defense Service, Korean Service w/2 Stars, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service
Commander Senft saw action at Guadalcanal (Aug. 7-Oct. 26, 1942) and Bougainville (Dec. 12, 1942). He flew Hellcats (F6F) and Corsairs (F4-U) off the historic carriers USS Wasp and USS Yorktown.
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