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Albert Winchell

All 14 pilots of Torpedo Squadron 6 (VT-6) received the Navy Cross for their actions during the Air Battle of Midway. NINE of the fourteen…

Jack Wintle graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1932.

Peyton Wirtz graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1931. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Hunter Wood graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1925. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Ensign White survived the Air Battle of Midway, but was subsequently Killed in Action during a later mission.