Dean "Diz" Laird was born on February 7, 1921, in Loomis, California. Was commissioned an Ensign on August 11, 1942. LTjg Laird is the only Navy ace to shoot down both German and Japanese aircraft. The German aircraft was downed while he was aboard the USS Ranger assigned to VF-41 flying an F4F Wildcat. His war time total is 5 3/4 kills.
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Sent him 2 photos on 3 May and got them back signed on 28 May.
Commander Dean Laird
257 Castle Hill Ranch Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Commander Dean Laird Fighter Ace W W I I
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Re: Commander Dean Laird Fighter Ace W W I I
Hi again caappy
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Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
If so, you are in the run for the $10 gift certificate.
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Thank you for your feedback
Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
If so, you are in the run for the $10 gift certificate.
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