William "Mike" L. Reardon
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Commander |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross Navy Cross |
Wall | J |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 24 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Air Medal (6), Navy Unit Commendation, American Campaign, European-African-Middle East Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign (3), World War II Victory, Navy Occupation Service, National Defense Service, Korean Service, Philippine Liberation (2)
An exceptional Navy Pilot and Officer, a remarkable life taken too soon. Mike was a pilot of Hellcats, Helldivers, Corsairs, Banchees, and Crusaders. Squadrons included VB-14, VB-171 as Training Officer, and VE-141 as Fighter Squadron Commander at Miramar. He was the Executive Officer of NAS China Lake.