KARL R. “LITTLE JOHN” ROLLS JR., USN (RET.) SIGNAL CHARLIE ![](https://www.nhahistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sigcharlie-2.gif)
Karl Rolls was born August 5, 1944 and passed away on August 2, 2019 in Houston, Texas.
Ensign Karl R. Rolls, Jr. received his wings at HT-8, NAS Ellyson field, Pensacola, Fl on February 16, 1970. He was Navy Helicopter Designator # 10932. ENS Rolls was assigned to HS-10 for Fleet Replacement Pilot training in the SH-3A Seaking Helicopter at NAS Imperial Beach, Ca. Once finished, he was assigned to HC-7 in July 1970 and transferred from HC-7 in August, 1973. He was assigned to HC-7 Detachment aboard a guided missile destroyer flying the HH-3A Seaking Helicopters off the coast of NVN.
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