Denver V. Truelove
American air force pilot (1919–1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Denver Vernon Truelove (April 10, 1919 – April 5, 1943) was a United States Army Air Forces bombardier who served during World War II. He was one of the eighty Doolittle Raiders who bombed Japan in April 1942. After the Doolittle Raid, Truelove was involved briefly in North Africa. His awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart.
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Denver Vernon Truelove | |
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Born | (1919-04-10)April 10, 1919 Clermont, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | April 5, 1943(1943-04-05) (aged 23) † Mediterranean Sea † |
Place of burial (Marker Only) | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1940–1943 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 95th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group 28th Bomb Squadron, 310th Bomb Group |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal |
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