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		Brigadier General William Ross Bond (1918 - 1970) . Gen. William R. Bond was killed by a sniper's bullet about 70 miles northeast of Saigon. He was the first U.S. general killed in ground fighting in the Vietnam War. Brig. Gen. William R. Bond, comman... View Brigadier General William Ross Bond's genealogy profile	Added On: 5/29/2011	6/8/2024	Follow
Added On: 5/29/2011 Brigadier General William Ross Bond (1918 - 1970) . Gen. William R. Bond was killed by a sniper's bullet about 70 miles northeast of Saigon. He was the first U.S. general killed in ground fighting in the Vietnam War. Brig. Gen. William R. Bond, comman... View Brigadier General William Ross Bond's genealogy profile 6/8/2024 Follow
		Colonel William R. Higgins (USMC) MP (1945 - 1989) Richard "Rich" Higgins (January 15, 1945 – July 6, 1990) was a Colonel of the United States Marine Corps who was captured in 1988 while serving on a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.... View Colonel William R. Higgins (USMC)'s genealogy profile	Added On: 11/27/2014	7/30/2023	Follow
Added On: 11/27/2014 Colonel William R. Higgins (USMC) MP (1945 - 1989) Richard "Rich" Higgins (January 15, 1945 – July 6, 1990) was a Colonel of the United States Marine Corps who was captured in 1988 while serving on a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.... View Colonel William R. Higgins (USMC)'s genealogy profile 7/30/2023 Follow
		Colonel Leo K. Thorsness MP (1932 - 2017) Leo Thorsness was submitted for the Medal of Honor for heroic actions on April 19, 1967. Eleven days later on April 30 1967, he was shot down and interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam until hi... View Colonel Leo K. Thorsness's genealogy profile	Added On: 3/2/2012	7/24/2023	Follow
Added On: 3/2/2012 Colonel Leo K. Thorsness MP (1932 - 2017) Leo Thorsness was submitted for the Medal of Honor for heroic actions on April 19, 1967. Eleven days later on April 30 1967, he was shot down and interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam until hi... View Colonel Leo K. Thorsness's genealogy profile 7/24/2023 Follow
		John McCain, U.S. Senator MP (1936 - 2018) "Maverick" John Sidney McCain III (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018) was an American statesman who served as the senior United States Senator from Arizona, a seat to which he was first elected in 1986. He was th... View John McCain, U.S. Senator's genealogy profile	Added On: 12/2/2008	7/21/2023	Follow
Added On: 12/2/2008 John McCain, U.S. Senator MP (1936 - 2018) "Maverick" John Sidney McCain III (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018) was an American statesman who served as the senior United States Senator from Arizona, a seat to which he was first elected in 1986. He was th... View John McCain, U.S. Senator's genealogy profile 7/21/2023 Follow
		Master Sergeant Llewellyn Chilson MP (1920 - 1981) Llewellyn Morris Chilson (April 1, 1920 – October 2, 1981) was a United States Army master sergeant and one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II. He received twelve individual deco... View Master Sergeant Llewellyn Chilson's genealogy profile	Added On: 7/19/2023	7/19/2023	Follow
Added On: 7/19/2023 Master Sergeant Llewellyn Chilson MP (1920 - 1981) Llewellyn Morris Chilson (April 1, 1920 – October 2, 1981) was a United States Army master sergeant and one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II. He received twelve individual deco... View Master Sergeant Llewellyn Chilson's genealogy profile 7/19/2023 Follow
		Sergeant Major Jon R. Cavaiani MP (1943 - 2014) Jonathan Robert Cavaiani (August 2, 1943 – July 29, 2014) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in t... View Sergeant Major Jon R. Cavaiani's genealogy profile	Added On: 7/15/2023	7/15/2023	Follow
Added On: 7/15/2023 Sergeant Major Jon R. Cavaiani MP (1943 - 2014) Jonathan Robert Cavaiani (August 2, 1943 – July 29, 2014) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in t... View Sergeant Major Jon R. Cavaiani's genealogy profile 7/15/2023 Follow
		Captain Wallace N. Emmer MP (1917 - 1945) Wallace Nathan Emmer (November 18, 1917 – February 15, 1945) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace who was credited with shooting down 14 aircraft during World War II. He was also the one of... View Captain Wallace N. Emmer's genealogy profile	Added On: 11/26/2022	2/3/2023	Follow
Added On: 11/26/2022 Captain Wallace N. Emmer MP (1917 - 1945) Wallace Nathan Emmer (November 18, 1917 – February 15, 1945) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace who was credited with shooting down 14 aircraft during World War II. He was also the one of... View Captain Wallace N. Emmer's genealogy profile 2/3/2023 Follow
	Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 16 January 2020), memorial page for Kenneth Harry Dahlberg (30 Jun 1917–4 Oct 2011), Find A Grave Memorial no. 94604912, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Paul Hays (contributor 47393402) .	Major Kenneth H. Dahlberg MP (1917 - 2011) Harry Dahlberg (June 30, 1917 – October 4, 2011) was an American businessman and highly decorated World War II fighter ace. According to reporter Bob Woodward, a check made out to Dahlberg was a key pa... View Major Kenneth H. Dahlberg's genealogy profile	Added On: 8/4/2013	1/29/2023	Follow
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 16 January 2020), memorial page for Kenneth Harry Dahlberg (30 Jun 1917–4 Oct 2011), Find A Grave Memorial no. 94604912, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Paul Hays (contributor 47393402) . Added On: 8/4/2013 Major Kenneth H. Dahlberg MP (1917 - 2011) Harry Dahlberg (June 30, 1917 – October 4, 2011) was an American businessman and highly decorated World War II fighter ace. According to reporter Bob Woodward, a check made out to Dahlberg was a key pa... View Major Kenneth H. Dahlberg's genealogy profile 1/29/2023 Follow
		Colonel Henry William Brown MP (1923 - 2008) Henry William Brown (January 25, 1923 – February 19, 2008) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace who was credited with shooting down fourteen aircraft and destroying another fourteen on the ... View Colonel Henry William Brown's genealogy profile	Added On: 1/20/2023	1/20/2023	Follow
Added On: 1/20/2023 Colonel Henry William Brown MP (1923 - 2008) Henry William Brown (January 25, 1923 – February 19, 2008) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace who was credited with shooting down fourteen aircraft and destroying another fourteen on the ... View Colonel Henry William Brown's genealogy profile 1/20/2023 Follow
		Lieutenant Colonel Duane Beeson MP (1922 - 1947) Duane Willard Beeson (July 16, 1921 – February 13, 1947) was an American fighter pilot and flying ace of World War II. He scored 22.08 victories, including 17.3 air-to-air kills, 12 of which were sco... View Lieutenant Colonel Duane Beeson's genealogy profile	Added On: 1/20/2023	1/20/2023	Follow
Added On: 1/20/2023 Lieutenant Colonel Duane Beeson MP (1922 - 1947) Duane Willard Beeson (July 16, 1921 – February 13, 1947) was an American fighter pilot and flying ace of World War II. He scored 22.08 victories, including 17.3 air-to-air kills, 12 of which were sco... View Lieutenant Colonel Duane Beeson's genealogy profile 1/20/2023 Follow
		Colonel Hubert Zemke MP (1914 - 1994) "Hubert Zemke", "Hub Zemke" Colonel Hubert Zemke (March 14, 1914 – August 30, 1994) was a career officer in the United States Air Force, a fighter pilot in World War II, and a leading United States Army Air Forces ace. General ... View Colonel Hubert Zemke's genealogy profile	Added On: 6/8/2018	1/20/2023	Follow
Added On: 6/8/2018 Colonel Hubert Zemke MP (1914 - 1994) "Hubert Zemke", "Hub Zemke" Colonel Hubert Zemke (March 14, 1914 – August 30, 1994) was a career officer in the United States Air Force, a fighter pilot in World War II, and a leading United States Army Air Forces ace. General ... View Colonel Hubert Zemke's genealogy profile 1/20/2023 Follow
		Colonel Walter C. Beckham MP (1916 - 1996) Walter Carl Beckham (May 16, 1916 – May 31, 1996) was a United States Army Air Forces officer during World War II and an American ace credited with 18 air-to-air victories. He remained in the Air For... View Colonel Walter C. Beckham's genealogy profile	Added On: 1/18/2023	1/18/2023	Follow
Added On: 1/18/2023 Colonel Walter C. Beckham MP (1916 - 1996) Walter Carl Beckham (May 16, 1916 – May 31, 1996) was a United States Army Air Forces officer during World War II and an American ace credited with 18 air-to-air victories. He remained in the Air For... View Colonel Walter C. Beckham's genealogy profile 1/18/2023 Follow
		Colonel Bud Mahurin MP (1918 - 2010) Colonel Walker Melville "Bud" Mahurin (December 5, 1918 – May 11, 2010) was a United States Air Force officer and aviator. During World War II, while serving in the United States Army Air Forces, he ... View Colonel Bud Mahurin's genealogy profile	Added On: 1/15/2023	1/15/2023	Follow
Added On: 1/15/2023 Colonel Bud Mahurin MP (1918 - 2010) Colonel Walker Melville "Bud" Mahurin (December 5, 1918 – May 11, 2010) was a United States Air Force officer and aviator. During World War II, while serving in the United States Army Air Forces, he ... View Colonel Bud Mahurin's genealogy profile 1/15/2023 Follow
		Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, USMC MP (1912 - 1988) "Pappy", "Gramps", "Gregory Hallenbeck", "Gregory Boyington" Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 - January 11, 1988) was a United States Marine Corps officer who was an American fighter ace during World War II. For his heroic actions, he was awarded both... View Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, USMC's genealogy profile	Added On: 5/14/2011	1/14/2023	Follow
Added On: 5/14/2011 Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, USMC MP (1912 - 1988) "Pappy", "Gramps", "Gregory Hallenbeck", "Gregory Boyington" Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 - January 11, 1988) was a United States Marine Corps officer who was an American fighter ace during World War II. For his heroic actions, he was awarded both... View Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, USMC's genealogy profile 1/14/2023 Follow
		Rear Admiral Richard O'Kane (USN) MP (1911 - 1994) Admiral Richard Hetherington “Dick” O'Kane (February 2, 1911 – February 16, 1994) was a United States Navy submarine commander in World War II, who received a Medal of Honor for his service on the Tang... View Rear Admiral Richard O'Kane (USN)'s genealogy profile	Added On: 3/25/2015	1/9/2023	Follow
Added On: 3/25/2015 Rear Admiral Richard O'Kane (USN) MP (1911 - 1994) Admiral Richard Hetherington “Dick” O'Kane (February 2, 1911 – February 16, 1994) was a United States Navy submarine commander in World War II, who received a Medal of Honor for his service on the Tang... View Rear Admiral Richard O'Kane (USN)'s genealogy profile 1/9/2023 Follow
		Francis "Gabby" S. Gabreski, Col. MP (1919 - 2002) "Gabby", "Gabryzewski" RAF’s 315th Fighter Squadron (Polish Air Force).- 56th Fighter Group, 8th AF, USAAF.- 61st Fighter Squadron.- POW at Stalag Luft I (Barth-Vogelsang Prussia). View Francis "Gabby" S. Gabreski, Col.'s genealogy profile	Added On: 3/11/2015	1/8/2023	Follow
Added On: 3/11/2015 Francis "Gabby" S. Gabreski, Col. MP (1919 - 2002) "Gabby", "Gabryzewski" RAF’s 315th Fighter Squadron (Polish Air Force).- 56th Fighter Group, 8th AF, USAAF.- 61st Fighter Squadron.- POW at Stalag Luft I (Barth-Vogelsang Prussia). View Francis "Gabby" S. Gabreski, Col.'s genealogy profile 1/8/2023 Follow