George Augustus Vaughn Jr. | |
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Born | Brooklyn, New York | May 20, 1897
Died | July 31, 1989 Staten Island, New York | (aged 92)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Service |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Silver Star |
Other work | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology |
George Augustus Vaughn Jr. (May 20, 1897 – July 31, 1989) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Distinguished Service Cross, Britain's Distinguished Flying Cross, and Silver Star recipient.[1] Vaughn was America's second-ranking Air Service ace to survive the war.