Last:
Hanthorn
First:
George
Middle:
W.
 
 
Page:
003
Description:
1941-Apr
Notes:
 

Hanthorn, George W.

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Lineage (DANAS p.777) and abbreviated history (DANAS p.435) of VP-12:
1930-Jan-07
VP-9S established, based at NAS Hampton Roads, Virginia
1930-Oct-01
Transferred to NAS San Diego, California
1930-Oct-01
Redesignated VP-9B
1931-Oct-26
Redesignated VP-9F
1937-Oct-01
Redesignated VP-9 (1st)
1939-Jul-01
Redesignated VP-12 (2nd)
1941-Apr-28
Ensign(?) George W. Hanthorn transferred into squadron
1941-Jun-06
Ensign George W. Hanthorn transferred out of squadron
1941-Aug-01
Redesignated VP-24 (2nd)
1944-Oct-01
The heaVier-than-air Patrol Squadrons were redesignated in recognition of their Bombing role: Patrol Squadron VP-24 became Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-24
1945-Jun-20
VPB-24 disestablished