Roger Elden Box
Era | Vietnam War |
---|---|
Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Rear Admiral Lower Half |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | D |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 7 |
Korea, Vietnam
CO Fighter SQDN 114
Commander Airwing 14
CO USS Hassayampa A0-145
CO USS Ranger CV-61
Commander Carrier Group Six
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Naval Aviator, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Commendation w/Combat "V", Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy "E", Expeditionary, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service w/1 Star, Sea Service Deployment, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign
Fighter pilot, test pilot, first Commanding Officer of Top Gun, combat in Vietnam, various at sea tours. He loves and served his country.
COMCARGRU SIX
U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1956