William Ellsworth Kepner | |
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Born | Miami, Indiana | January 6, 1893
Died | July 3, 1982 Orlando, Florida | (aged 89)
Service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1909–1953 |
Commands | VIII Fighter Command USAF Alaska Command |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star |
William Ellsworth Kepner (6 January 1893 in Miami, Indiana[1] - 3 July 1982 in Orlando, Florida)[2] was an officer in the United States Army, United States Army Air Corps and United States Air Force, and a pioneer balloonist and airship pilot.[3][4]