William "Mike" L. Reardon

William "Mike" L. Reardon
Era Vietnam War
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Commander
Military Decorations Distinguished Flying Cross
Navy Cross
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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.

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