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Norman C. Gaddis
United States general (1923–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Norman Carl Gaddis (September 30, 1923 – February 13, 2024) was a United States Air Force officer, fighter pilot and prisoner of war. At the time he was shot down over North Vietnam, Gaddis was the most senior United States Air Force officer (Colonel).
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Brigadier General Norman Carl Gaddis | |
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Nickname(s) | "Norm", "Snapper", "Snap" |
Born | (1923-09-30)September 30, 1923 Dandridge, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | February 13, 2024(2024-02-13) (aged 100) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1942–1945 1949–1976 |
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Spouse(s) | Hazel Lee Ketner |
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