Arthur Ray Hawkins
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Arthur Ray "Hawk" Hawkins (12 December 1922 – 21 March 2004) was an American naval aviator and flying ace of World War II. He was the United States Navy's tenth leading ace with 14 aerial victories to his credit.
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Arthur Ray Hawkins | |
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Nickname(s) | "Hawk" |
Born | (1922-12-12)December 12, 1922 Zavalla, Texas |
Died | March 21, 2004(2004-03-21) (aged 81) Pensacola, Florida |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1973 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | Naval Air Station Atsugi |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Navy Cross (3) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (3) Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd Class (Japan) |
Other work | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
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