John C. Egan

John C. Egan
Nickname(s)Bucky
Born(1915-09-08)September 8, 1915
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 1961(1961-04-16) (aged 45)
McLean, Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch
Years of service1940–1961
RankColonel
Service numberO-399510
Unit100th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
Commands47th Reconnaissance Group
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Air Medal (4)
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1946)​
Children2
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John Clarence "Bucky" Egan (September 8, 1915 – April 16, 1961) was an American pilot who served with the 100th Bomb Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and later with the United States Air Force in the Korean War.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference historyExtra was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Major tells story of first shuttle raid on Germany". The Pasadena Post. United Press. 24 August 1943. p. 2. Retrieved 28 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Col. Egan, USAF, dies; Served in two wars". Evening Star. 18 April 1961. p. 26. Retrieved 28 January 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon