Frank E. Capper
Prior rate: AX1
Final rate/grade: AW1
Died: July 27, 2001

When my father retired in '75, he was an AW1 stationed at Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida. In '72 he decommissioned the USS Wasp (CV-18). I believe the ship had been reclassified CVW 18 or CVX 18. I have his gold air crew wings. The serial number on them is #0234.

Slowly but surely I plan to put together my father's entire career. I have plans to replace all of his medals and ribbons, along with acquiring all that he was supposed to receive and never did. There was a special coin that was produced when the Wasp was decommissioned. I hope to be able to collect the one minted for my father. To the best of my knowledge he never received his. I look forward to any assistance anyone can provide. If you knew my father, I would dearly like to hear from you. Loren Capper Wild Horse