Torpedo Squadron 16 (VT-16)

Established Torpedo Squadron SIXTEEN (VT-16) on 28 Nov 1942 at NAS Quonset Point, RI. Disestablished on 6 Nov 1945.

Insignia was approved 12 Feb 1945. US made, decal on leather

Deployments.
11 May 1942 - 8 Jun 1943, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-16, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger
4 Jul 1943 - 9 Aug 1943, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-16, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger
11 Sep 1943 - 9 Dec 1943, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-16, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger
3 Mar 1944 - 9 Jul 1944, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-16, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger
10 Jul 1945 - 15 Oct 1945, CV-15 USS Randolph, CVG-16, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger