William Westcott (aviator)
American Korean War flying ace / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the coroner and freemason, see William Wynn Westcott.
William Henry Wescott (September 1, 1922 – February 25, 2016) was a United States Air Force flying ace of the Korean War, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft.[1][2]
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William Westcott | |
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Born | (1922-09-01)September 1, 1922 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Died | February 25, 2016(2016-02-25) (aged 93) Mesa, Arizona |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1942–1955 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
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