Leland Erwin Kirkemo (28 May 1920 – 23 September 2010) was a United States Navy captain. As the skipper of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima in 1970, he was responsible for the recovery of the Apollo 13 spacecraft and crew.
Leland Erwin Kirkemo (28 May 1920 – 23 September 2010) was a United States Navy captain. As the skipper of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima in 1970, he was responsible for the recovery of the Apollo 13 spacecraft and crew. (en)