Pierce McKennon

Pierce Winningham "Mac" McKennon
Nickname(s)"Mac"
Born(1919-11-30)November 30, 1919
Clarksville, Arkansas, US
DiedJune 18, 1947(1947-06-18) (aged 27)
San Antonio, Texas, US
Buried
Forest Park Cemetery
Fort Smith, Arkansas
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Forces
RankMajor
Unit4th Fighter Group
Commands335th Fighter Squadron
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross (5)
Air Medal (17)
Purple Heart
Croix de guerre (France)

Pierce Winningham McKennon (November 30, 1919 – June 18, 1947) was an American flying ace of World War II with 12 aerial victories and 9.83 ground victories.[1]

  1. ^ "Home / Browse / McKennon, Pierce Winningham "Mac" Pierce Winningham "Mac" McKennon (1919–1947)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved 2018-07-10.