Clinton D. Burdick
American flying ace (1924–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clinton DeWitt Burdick (July 26, 1924 – February 17, 2013) was an American flying ace in the 356th Fighter Group during World War II. He was the son of American World War I flying ace Howard Burdick, who was credited with eight aerial victories.[1]
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Clinton DeWitt Burdick | |
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Nickname(s) | Clint |
Born | (1924-07-26)July 26, 1924 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Died | February 17, 2013(2013-02-17) (aged 88) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 361st Fighter Squadron, 356th Fighter Group |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | |
Relations | Howard Burdick (father) |
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