Robert J. Rankin
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Robert James Rankin (October 23, 1918 – March 14, 2013) was a United States Air Force colonel. During World War II, he became a flying ace with the United States Army Air Forces credited with 10 aerial victories, including five in a single day, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
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Nickname(s) | "Shorty" |
Born | (1918-10-23)October 23, 1918 Washington, D.C., US |
Died | March 14, 2013(2013-03-14) (aged 94) Jensen Beach, Florida, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1973 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Bronze Star Medal (2) Air Medal (5) |
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