William D. Dunham
William Douglas Dunham (January 29, 1920 – March 3, 1990) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force.[1] He was a P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang pilot and triple-ace during World War II.[2][3]
William Douglas Dunham | |
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| Nickname(s) | Dinghy |
| Born | January 29, 1920 Tacoma, Washington |
| Died | March 3, 1990 (aged 70) |
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| Years of service | 1941–1970 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-432289 |
| Unit | 348th Fighter Group |
| Commands held | 460th Fighter Squadron 479th Tactical Fighter Wing 831st Air Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Air Force Commendation Medal |
References
- "Brigadier General William D. Dunham". United States Air Force. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
- Jim Curran; Terrence Popravak, Jr (19 July 2015). Check Six!: A Thunderbolt Pilot's War Across the Pacific. Casemate. pp. 161–. ISBN 978-1-61200-299-6.
- John Stanaway (20 February 2013). Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces of the Pacific and CBI. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 47–. ISBN 978-1-4728-0243-9.
External links
- William D. Dunham at Find a Grave
- "William Douglas Dunham". Military Times Hall of Valor. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
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