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Edward O'Hare

American aviator
Lieutenant Commander Edward Henry O'Hare was an American naval aviator of the United States Navy, who on February 20, 1942, became the Navy's first fighter ace of the war when he single-handedly attacked a formation of nine medium bombers... Wikipedia
Born: March 13, 1914, St. Louis, MO
Died: November 26, 1943 (age 29 years), Kiribati, Kiribati
Spouse: Rita Wooster (m. 1941–1943)
Battles/wars: World War II: Pacific War > Action off Bougainville
Nickname(s): "Butch"