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IMAGELearning to fly in a crop duster (L). Grand Marshal in the National Peanut Festival Parade in his hometown- celebrated as oldest living veteran in Dothan at that time on Nov. 9, 2014. Died peacefully 2 weeks later at home, still living alone at 94 years of age, after a morning snack of milk and cookies.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-462844
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot