Walter Gottlieb Benz Jr. | |
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| Nickname(s) | Jim |
| Born | December 27, 1919 St Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 2010 (aged 90) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1970 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 348th Fighter Group 8th Fighter-Bomber Group |
| Commands | 342nd Fighter Squadron 348th Fighter Group 8th Fighter-Bomber Group |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal |
Walter Gottlieb Benz Jr. (December 27, 1919 – March 21, 2010) was an American flying ace in the 348th Fighter Group during World War II.