George Andrew Davis Jr.
Fighter pilot
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George Andrew Davis Jr. was a highly decorated fighter pilot and flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II, and later of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was killed in action during a combat mission in... Wikipedia
Born: December 1, 1920, Dublin, TX
Died: February 10, 1952 (age 31 years), Yalu River
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star (3), Distinguished Flying Cross (4), and more
Battles/wars: World War II > Pacific War > New Guinea campaign; Philippines campaign;
Commands held: 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
Nickname(s): : "Curly"; "One Burst Davis";
Rank: Lieutenant colonel (posthumous)