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NH 69904 James L. Holbrook, Captain, USN

James L. Holbrook, Captain, USN
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Title: James L. Holbrook, Captain, USN
Caption: Portrait photo. Captain Holbrook graduated from the Naval Academy on 9 June 1943. He served in the Southwest Pacific aboard USS BUNKER HILL (CV-17) until he entered flight training in September 1944. Designated a naval aviator on 5 October 1945 he served with various fighter squadrons. In 1957-1958 he commanded Fighter Squadron 21. In 1961-1962, he commanded Attack Carrier Air Group 6, aboard USS INTREPID (CVA-11) and USS ENTERPRISE (CVA(N)-65). From 1962 to 1965 he held various command positions and on 12 September 1965 he assumed command of USS POINT DEFIANCE (LSD-31).
Description: Courtesy of USS CARTER HALL (LSD-3), 1970.
Catalog #: NH 69904
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Original Medium: BW Photo
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