Cpt. Merle Gorder, left, was a decorated WWII Navy pilot who earned the Navy Cross for his heroics in the South Pacific. He grew up in Fargo. Recently, Dale Owens stumbled upon a life jacket ...

The life jacket worn by Capt. Merle Gorder more than 80 years ago is ... Capt. Merle Gorder, of Fargo. Merle Gorder had a distinguished career as a Navy pilot. He received the Navy Cross for his ...