Beverley Randolph (aviator)
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Beverley Randolph (January 20, 1923 – April 4, 1958), United States Navy, was a decorated Naval Aviator who is most noted for sacrificing his life to steer his disabled Grumman F-11 away from a neighborhood to save the people below.
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Beverley Randolph | |
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Nickname(s) | Bev |
Born | (1923-01-20)January 20, 1923 Millwood, Virginia, US |
Died | April 4, 1958(1958-04-04) (aged 35) Patuxent River, Maryland, US |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1945-1956 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Awards | Air Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
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Randolph flew over 23 combat missions during the Korean War with VF-154.