Wayne C. Shepard
| Era | Korean War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Military Decorations | |
| Wall | J |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 27 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: China Service, American Campaign, World War II Victory, Navy Occupation, National Defense Service, United Nations Service w/Gold Star
Native Son of Janesville, Iowa exemplified an outstanding career in the United States Navy. Wayne was awarded his Naval Flight Wings as a Naval Aviator and Commissioned as an Ensign 13 January, 1945. During World War II he served aboard the USS Princeton, CV-19, Attack Squadron 14-A and Torpedo Squadrons SQ-81 and 97. From 1951 - 1953 he was stationed aboard the USS Valley Forge, CV-45, Task Force 77, Fighter Squadron SQ-194 flying combat air operations over Korea during the Korean conflict. After the war, he was assigned to the USS Lexington, CVA-16, the “Blue Ghost” and served as the Assistant CIC Officer. After 23 years of service he retired with an Honorable Discharge 30 June, 1965.
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