William Ellsworth Kepner
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William Ellsworth Kepner (6 January 1893 in Miami, Indiana[1] - 3 July 1982 in Orlando, Florida)[2] was an officer in the United States Army, United States Army Air Corps and United States Air Force, and a pioneer balloonist and airship pilot.[3][4]
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William Ellsworth Kepner | |
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Born | (1893-01-06)January 6, 1893 Miami, Indiana |
Died | July 3, 1982(1982-07-03) (aged 89) Orlando, Florida |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1913ā1953 |
Commands held | VIII Fighter Command USAF Alaska Command |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star |
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