Cecil Clay [SEP] conflict
Cecil Clay
Cecil Clay (February 13, 1842 – September 23, 1903) was captain of Company K in the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He performed gallantly while wounded, earning the Medal of Honor for his actions during the assault and capture of Fort Harrison, Virginia in the Confederate defenses of Richmond, Virginia on September 29, 1864. He was later chief clerk of the United States Department of Justice.
Early life.
Cecil Clay was born in Philadelphia
was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:
- NAS Jacksonville – 01 Sep 1950
- NAAS Cecil Field – 19 Sep 1950
- NAS Jacksonville – 13 Oct 1952
- NAS Cecil Field – 18 Feb 1963
Aircraft Assignment.
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:
- F4U-5 "Corsair" – Sep 1950
- F4U-4 "Corsair" – 01 Dec 1951
- F2H-2 "Banshee" – Dec 1953
- F9F-8 "Cougar" – Apr