David Henry Arno

Military

Assigned 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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Event Location Date Description

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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Sources

Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list