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Draz, David Ingram

1926–2023

Also Known As: David

Draz, David Ingram

Biography

He graduated from Northwestern University in 1946. (He is one of few to hold both Gold Dolphins and Wings of Gold.)

Military Service

In 1946 he was appointed as an Ensign (USN).

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (USN).

In 1946 he served at the USN General Line School at Newport RI USA.

He was qualified as a Naval Aviator. (He was on Loan from the USN to the RCN for flying service).

In 1956 he served in HMCS Shearwater for Duty in VS-881 Squadron. (He was returned to the USN for service).

He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (USN).

He was appointed as a Commander (USN).

He was appointed as a Captain (USN). (He was retired.)

Aircraft Flown

Service Aircraft Flown: Tracker.

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