Samuel G Parsons
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 4 |
Plaque Number | 35 |
World War II - Korea - Vietnam
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal W/S Stars, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, Commendation w/ Combat "V", China Service, American Defense Service, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign w/ Stars, World War II Victory, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Korean Service w/2 Stars, Armed Forces Reserve, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service, Korean War Service
Earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for aiding in the sinking of a German submarine and flew over 120 combat missions. In Korea, Sam was credited with 70 combat missions
Naval Aviator
TBM-5 Avenger
Command at Sea
F9F-5 Panther