Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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capiailm limi dl. lhillitofm Captain Hart D. Hilton, USN, LEXINGTON COMMANDING OFFICER, assumed command .luly 23, 1961. Captain Hilton was commissioned Ensign and designated a Naval Aviator December 10, 1937. During World War Two Captain Hilton served with Torpedo Squadron FIVE aboard the USS YORKTOWN and Scouting Squadron SIX aboard the USS ENTERPRISE. Subsequent duty stations have included Executive Officer of the USS PRINCETON, Commanding Officer of the NROTC Unit at the University of Southern California, Senior AidefAdministrative Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations KAirI, and Commanding Officer of the USS MAUNA KEA. In addition to the Air Medal Cawarded while missing in action? with Gold Star in lieu of a second award, Captain Hilton was presented the Presidential Unit Citation for service aboard the ENTERPRISE: the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Asiatic-Pacific area in March, 19437 the American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two engagement stars: the World War Two Victory Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Captain Hilton, his wife, the former Georgia King of Los Angeles, and their daughter, Margaret Pamela, reside in San Diego.