Nick Knilans

Nick Knilans
Born(1917-12-27)27 December 1917
Delavan, Wisconsin
Died1 June 2012(2012-06-01) (aged 94)
King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
AllegianceUnited States
Canada
Service / branchUnited States Army
Royal Canadian Air Force
United States Army Air Forces
RankMajor
UnitNo. 619 Squadron RAF (1943–44)
No. 617 Squadron RAF (1944)
Battles / warsSecond World War
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal (6)
Distinguished Service Order (United Kingdom)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)

Hubert Clarence "Nick" Knilans, DSO, DFC (27 December 1917 – 1 June 2012) was an American bomber pilot who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War.[1][2][3][4]

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  2. ^ "Hubert C. (Nick) Knilans". Mywalworth.1upprelaunch.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-22. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
  3. ^ "Hubert 'Nick' Knilans". Rafmuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
  4. ^ "Waukesha County Obituaries". Gmtoday.com. Retrieved 2013-06-09.