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He graduated from the United States. Naval Academy in 1939.
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Abbot was the commanding officer of the attack aircraft carrier United States Ship Intrepid, which dispatched a helicopter to pick up astronaut Scott Carpenter. He promoted to rear admiral on May 30, 1967. Abbot also operated near Antarctica, assuming command of the United States Naval Support Force, Antarctica, in February 1967.
The Abbot Ice Shelf is named after him.
Abbot was still flying his own airplane past the age of 90 with the Federal Aviation Administration telling Abbot that he couldn"t fly alone. He is survived by two sons, retired United States. Navy Captain J. Lloyd Abbot, III and retired United States. Navy Admiral Charles South. Abbot, both are former Navy aviators.
Although he was commonly known as James Lloyd Abbot, Junior., he is actually the son of United States. Navy officer Captain James Lloyd Abbot, III (1888 - 1988). RADM Abbot graduated from flight school in Miami, Florida on November 25, 1941.
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United States
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Legion of Merit; Commendation Medal
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.