John Brooke England | |
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Nickname(s) | "Johnny" |
Born | Caruthersville, Missouri, United States | January 15, 1923
Died | November 17, 1954 Toul-Rosières Air Base, France | (aged 31)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1942–1954 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands | 389th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 86th Composite Group 362nd Fighter Squadron |
Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Air Medal (15) |
John Brooke England (15 January 1923 – 17 November 1954) was a World War II fighter ace in the American 357th Fighter Group and a career fighter pilot in the United States Air Force.