Arnold J. Isbell
| Arnold J. Isbell | |
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Captain Arnold J. Isbell
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| Born |
September 22, 1899 Oto, Iowa |
| Died | March 19, 1945 (aged 45) † off Okinawa |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
.svg){kind=small} United States Navy
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| Years of service | 1917–45 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | USS Card |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Air Medal |
Captain Arnold J. Isbell, USN (September 22, 1899 – March 19, 1945) was a United States Navy officer and Naval Aviator who was killed near the end of World War II.
Isbell was born September 22, 1899, in Oto, Iowa. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland in 1917, graduating and being commissioned as an ensign in 1920. He served in various vessels in the Pacific until 1923, at which time he was ordered to duty in flight instruction. He received his wings and appointment as Naval Aviator (Seaplane) on January 11, 1924.
From 1924 to 1926 his duty involved flying in various categories, the most notable being on the Navy's first carrier, USS Langley. From 1926 to 1929 he undertook the postgraduate course in ordnance at Annapolis, Maryland. Isbell's duty from 1929 until 1940 when he was promoted to the rank of commander was principally concerned with flying and ordnance. He served on the original carrier Lexington, placed the carrier Ranger in commission and served on the staff of the Commander Aircraft, attached to the Battle Force.
Prior to the actual entrance of the United States in World War II, Captain Isbell was actively engaged in operations vitally connected with the expansion of US bases. He was awarded the Air Medal for "meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron 54 during the initial selection and survey of US Army and Navy Bases in Newfoundland in September and October 1940."
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