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John Wilfong

John Wilfong graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1926. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Though Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8) was assigned to the U.S.S. Hornet, Jack Wilke was one of 6 pilots recently detached to take command of new…

Edwin Wilkinson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1924. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Charles Ware graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934.

Dr. Wassell was assigned to duty in Java caring for wounded officers and men of the cruisers Houston and Marblehead which had been in heavy…