Coral Sea (CVA 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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xxx EXECUTIVE CDFFICE t i 5 CDR FREDRICK In Petersburg, Alaska in 1925, Commander Frediiigk Louis Nelson was born. Nineteen years later, C, M '1- mander Nelson entered the United States N A' Academy. He stayed at the Academy for four years and in 1948 he received his commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy. 'll Upon com- pletion of ilight training in 1949, he reported to Attack Squadron 115 aboard the USS Philippine Sea QCVA-471 and deployed on two combat tours in Korea between 1950 and 1952. 'II Sub- sequent tours of duty included service in attack squadrons in the Pacific and with the Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff, in Washington, D.C. 'li In 1965 he reported to Attack Squadron 215 aboard

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