American naval officer, naval aviator, and polar expert. Commander of the U.S. Navy's Antarctic expeditions, 1955-1959, first American to set foot on the South Pole. Recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander United States Naval Support Force, Antarctica, during Operations DEEP FREEZE I and II, from February 1, 1955 to March 22, 1957. (Bio by: Jay Lance)
American naval officer, naval aviator, and polar expert. Commander of the U.S. Navy's Antarctic expeditions, 1955-1959, first American to set foot on the South Pole. Recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander United States Naval Support Force, Antarctica, during Operations DEEP FREEZE I and II, from February 1, 1955 to March 22, 1957. (Bio by: Jay Lance)
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