John C. Egan
American pilot (1915–1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Clarence "Bucky" Egan (September 8, 1915 – April 16, 1961) was an American pilot who served with the 100th Bomb Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and later with the United States Air Force in the Korean War.[1][2][3]
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John C. Egan | |
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Nickname(s) | Bucky |
Born | (1915-09-08)September 8, 1915 Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | April 16, 1961(1961-04-16) (aged 45) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | |
Years of service | 1940–1961 |
Rank | Colonel |
Service number | O-399510 |
Unit | 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy) |
Commands held | 47th Reconnaissance Group |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Legion of Merit Purple Heart Air Medal (4) |
Spouse(s) |
Josephine Pitz (m. 1946) |
Children | 2 |
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