John "Smoke" Raymond Wilson jr
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral Upper Half |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Wall | G |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 33 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Defense Superior Service, Navy Distinguished Service, Legion of Merit, Air Medal (9), Meritorious Service, Navy Commendation with Combat "V," Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Bronze Star, Vietnam Unit Citation, Vietnam Distinguished Service Order, Meritorious Unit, National Defense Service w/Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary w/Star, Vietnam Service (3), Humanitarian Service, Navy Expeditionary, Vietnam Campaign, Navy "E," Expert Pistol, Expert Rifle
An extraordinary career including 172 missions over three Vietnam combat tours. 4,793 flight hours in 106 different air-craft, 1,036 carrier landings, Commands: VF-142, CVW-14, PMTC, USS Kansas City, SERVRON 3. Leadership Staff: COM-NAVAIRPAC, CINCPAC, and NAVAIRSYSCOM. Retired as Chief of Naval Research. USNA Graduate, Class of 1955.
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