Eugene W. O'Neill Jr. | |
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Nickname(s) | "Gene" |
Born | Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | February 10, 1919
Died | August 30, 1998 | (aged 79)
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1964 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 62nd Fighter Squadron 56th Fighter Group |
Commands | 7135th School Group 7366th Combat Support Group 19th Combat Support Group |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (4) |
Eugene Walter O'Neill Jr. (February 10, 1919 – August 30, 1998) was a United States Air Force colonel and a flying ace, who was credited in destroying 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II.