Ross Mordhorst

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1967-8 Cruisebook photo, L-R: Mullen, Harley Olsen, Russ Morris (upper), Ross Mordhorst

9 October 1966 attempted rescue of Lcdr Charles Tanner and Lt Ross Terry, VF-154

Ream Echo article about the Award Ceremony where Ross was presented his Silver Star - 7 April 1967

Read rescue synopsis for Silver Star Medal

SAR Det C pilots reunited on the USS Intrepid (CVA-11)  after the loss of Indian Gal 69 on a Shining Brass mission deep in NVN - L to R; Back Row: Ross, Buck Carlton, Vern Von Sydow, Bob Burnand, Doug Heggie, Vann Goodloe, Bill Roy, Ed Marsyla - Front Row: Tom May, Leon Houglum, Bill Medley and Dave Murphy Ross was the driving force behind the development of a fixed-mount, forward firing M-60 - read about more here Ross drew many, many Snoopys during our cruises - see them all here

Updated: 04/15/09