George Augustus Vaughn Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Lt. George A. Vaughn Jr., 17th Aero Squadron. Distinguished Service Cross. | |
| Born | May 20, 1897 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | July 31, 1989 (aged 92) Staten Island, New York |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Service |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Silver Star |
| Other work | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology |
George Augustus Vaughn Jr. (May 20, 1897 – July 31, 1989) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Distinguished Service Cross, Britain's Distinguished Flying Cross, and Silver Star recipient.[1] Vaughn was America's second-ranking Air Service ace to survive the war.
- ^ "First Aero Company, New York National Guard Website". Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2009.