Career
He was appointed an aviation cadet on February 5, 1941. Following flight training at Jacksonville and Miami, Florida. He was appointed a naval aviator on August 20, 1941 and was commissioned an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve on September 5, 1941.
After further training in the Advanced Carrier Training Group, Pacific Fleet, he reported for duty to Scouting Squadron Two on December 28, 1941.
United States Ship Wingfield (Delaware-194) was named in his honor. The ship was laid down on October 7, 1943 at Newark, New Jersey, by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation.
Launched on December 30, 1943. Sponsored by Mistress East. East. Wingfield.
And commissioned on January 28, 1944.
