William Timothy Halton | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Bill", "Wild Bill" |
| Born | July 17, 1917 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 1952 (aged 34) † Korea † |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces (1941–1947) United States Air Force (1947–1952) |
| Years of service | 1941–1952 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit | 352nd Fighter Group 136th Fighter-Bomber Group 18th Fighter Bomber Group |
| Commands | 487th Fighter Squadron 352nd Fighter Group 136th Fighter-Bomber Group |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Bronze Star Purple Heart Air Medal (18) |
William Timothy Halton (July 17, 1917 – May 21, 1952) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace in the 352nd Fighter Group who was credited with shooting down 10.5 aircraft during World War II. He was killed in action in 1952, during the Korean War.[1]
- ^ "William Timothy Halton". American Air Museum in Britain. Retrieved September 4, 2022.