Douglas Campbell | |
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![]() Lieutenant Douglas Campbell, 94th Aero Squadron | |
Born | San Francisco, California | June 7, 1896
Died | December 16, 1990 | (aged 94)
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Service/ | Air Service, United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1924 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Air Service, United States Army |
Battles/wars | ![]() |
Awards | DSC (5) Croix De Guerre |
Douglas Campbell (June 7, 1896 – October 16, 1990)[1] was an American aviator and World War I flying ace. He was the first American aviator flying in an American-trained air unit to achieve the status of ace.