John C. Waldron
John Charles Waldron (August 24, 1900 – June 4, 1942) was a United States Navy aviator who led a squadron of torpedo bombers in World War II. He and most of his squadron perished in the Battle of Midway.
Read more about John C. Waldron: Birth and Early Life, Naval Aviation Training and Shore Duty, At Midway, Namesake
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