Virgil K. Meroney
Colonel in the United States Air Force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Virgil Kersh Meroney II (February 16, 1921 – June 27, 1980) was a United States Air Force colonel. During World War II, he became a flying ace credited with nine aerial victories while flying the P-47 Thunderbolt, making him the only P-47 ace in the 352nd Fighter Group. He himself was shot down and captured as a prisoner of war before his successful escape from captivity. He also flew missions during the Korean War and Vietnam War before he retired from the air force in 1970.
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Born | (1921-02-16)February 16, 1921 Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | June 27, 1980(1980-06-27) (aged 59) |
Buried | Graceland Cemetery, Pine Bluff |
Allegiance | United States |
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Years of service | 1937–1970 |
Rank | Colonel |
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