Naval Career
At 19 years old, Daniel decided to enlist in the United States Navy. His enlistment began on October 6th, 1930 where he was assigned to complete his basic training at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, CA. Following basic training, Daniel went on to served aboard the USS California, USS Tennessee, and USS Saratoga. During his career, Daniel decided he wanted to become a pilot. He began ground training at Naval Air Station Pensacola in 1936, and in reported to flight school in 1937. Daniel graduated in February 1938 as an AMM2C “NAP” Naval Aviation Pilot. Shortly after receiving his PBY pilot’s license, Daniel was transferred to Pearl Harbor and served with PBY Patrol Squadron 8, then later with PBY Patrol Squadron 24 at Ford Island. When his plane, along with other planes and crews from PBY Patrol Squadron 24, were transferred to Kaneohe Bay in March of 1941, PBY Patrol Squadron 24 was re-designated as VP-12.
He re-enlisted in October of 1941.
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