Douglas Campbell (aviator)

Douglas Campbell
Lieutenant Douglas Campbell, 94th Aero Squadron
Born(1896-06-07)June 7, 1896
San Francisco, California
DiedDecember 16, 1990(1990-12-16) (aged 94)
Allegiance United States
Service/branchAir Service, United States Army
Years of service1917-1924
RankCaptain
UnitAir Service, United States Army
Battles/wars World War I
AwardsDSC (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.

  1. ^ Alfonso A. Narvaez (17 October 1990). "Douglas Campbell, World War I Air Ace And Executive, 94". The New York Times. p. D 24. Retrieved 1 April 2022.