Jack E. Conger

Jack E. Conger
Conger, c. 1944, following his promotion to major
Birth name	Jack Eugene Conger
Born	April 6, 1921 Orient, Iowa, U.S.
Died	April 22, 2006(2006-04-22) (aged 85) Havelock, North Carolina, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1941–1964
Rank	Colonel
Battles / wars	World War II Guadalcanal campaign Philippines campaign (1944–1945) Korean War
Awards	Navy Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (5)

Jack Eugene Conger (April 6, 1921 – April 22, 2006) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps officer. He was a flying ace credited with shooting down ten enemy aircraft and was awarded the Navy Cross during World War II.