Graduating at 52 in 1936, he became one of the oldest men to become a naval aviator His contemporary Admirial William Halsey also graduated at age 52 as a flight aviator.
Graduating at 52 in 1936, he became one of the oldest men to become a naval aviator and from 1937 to 1939 he commanded the aircraft carrier the. A contemporary Admirial William Halsey also graduated at age 52 as a flight aviator.