Post by beana51 on Jul 19, 2012 15:38:50 GMT -5
A Flying Tiger TRIPLE ACE. Nickname Tex
Born July 13, 1915
Kwangju, Korea
Died October 11, 2007 (aged 92)
Terrell Hills, Texas
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Republic of China Air Force
United States Army Air Forces
Air National Guard
Years of service 1939 - 1968
Rank Brigadier General
Unit 1st American Volunteer Group, 23rd Fighter Group
Battles/wars World War II
Korean War
Awards Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (4)
Order of the Cloud and Banner (China)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
These Hero's often get lost in History..They deserve remembering!...Vin
FS9
Born July 13, 1915
Kwangju, Korea
Died October 11, 2007 (aged 92)
Terrell Hills, Texas
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Republic of China Air Force
United States Army Air Forces
Air National Guard
Years of service 1939 - 1968
Rank Brigadier General
Unit 1st American Volunteer Group, 23rd Fighter Group
Battles/wars World War II
Korean War
Awards Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (4)
Order of the Cloud and Banner (China)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
These Hero's often get lost in History..They deserve remembering!...Vin
FS9