VIRTUAL MEMORIAL HALL

    Scouting Squadron (VS) 71

    3 honorees
    LCDR JOHN J. ELDRIDGE, JR., USN

    John Eldridge, Jr.

    Class of 1927
    Lieutenant Commander | US Navy
    November 2, 1942 (39 years old)
    KIA Pacific Guadalcanal Scouting Squadron (VS) 71 WWII Fixed Wing Navy Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Ship Namesake
    LT BAYLIES V. CLARK, USN

    Baylies Clark

    Class of 1930
    Lieutenant | US Navy
    May 23, 1941 (32 years old)
    Operational loss Scouting Squadron (VS) 71 Fixed Wing
    LT DONALD D. PATTERSON, USN

    Donald Patterson

    Class of 1937
    Lieutenant | US Navy
    January 14, 1942 (28 years old)
    Operational loss Battle of the Atlantic Scouting Squadron (VS) 71 WWII Fixed Wing KIA-combat flight USNA 9th Company