After two years aboard USS ARIZONA as her Number 4 Turret Officer, he was selected for training as a US Naval Aviator, graduating from Pensacola in 1937 and being designated Naval Aviator 5551; his orders were signed by Captain William F. Halsey.
He was selected for training as a US Naval Aviator, graduating from Pensacola in 1937 and being designated Naval Aviator 5551. This was after two years aboard USS ARIZONA as her Number 4 Turret Officer. His orders were signed by Captain William F. Halsey.