Clyde Everett Lassen | |
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| Born | March 14, 1942 Fort Myers, Florida, US |
| Died | April 1, 1994 (aged 52) Pensacola, Florida, US |
| Place of burial | Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1961–1982 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | Helicopter Support Squadron 7, Detachment 104, U.S.S. Preble (DLG-15) |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Clyde Everett Lassen (March 14, 1942 – April 1, 1994), a native of Fort Myers, Florida, was a Commander in the United States Navy and a Naval Aviator. He initially served over four years as an enlisted sailor, enlisting in September 1961 and eventually achieving the rate of Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class (AT3) prior to being selected as a Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD). Upon completion of flight training as a NAVCAD, he received his wings as a Naval Aviator and his commission as an officer in the rank of Ensign.[1]
As a Lieutenant, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his rescue of two downed Naval Aviators while piloting a search and rescue helicopter in Vietnam.
- ^ Swopes, Bryan. "Clyde Everett Lassen | This Day in Aviation". Retrieved 26 March 2023.