David Henry Arno
MilitaryAssigned to 358FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 358FG, 8AF USAAF. A Career Air Force Officer and a decorated WWII fighter pilot who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Remained in the USAF until retiring in 1970 at the rank of Lt Colonel.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
San Antonio, TX, USA | 6 March 1923 | Son of Henry and Rosa (Cook) Arno. |
Enlisted |
San Antonio, TX, USA | 20 March 1942 | |
Other Assigned |
Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK | 10 April 1943 - 16 May 1943 | Assigned to 358FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. |
Other Transferred |
Goxhill, Barrow-upon-Humber DN19, UK | 16 May 1943 | Transferred to 358th Fighter Group. |
Died |
Southlake, TX 76092, USA | 1 February 2011 |
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