Donald A. Larson
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Donald A. Larson (2 April 1915[1][2] or 1917[3] – 4 August 1944) was an American fighter pilot and World War II flying ace from Yakima, Washington. He attained to the rank of major in the United States Army Air Forces while serving with 505th Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group.[4] Larson Air Force Base in Moses Lake was named after him.[5]
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Donald A. Larson | |
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Born | (1915-04-02)2 April 1915 Yakima, Washington, United States |
Died | 4 August 1944(1944-08-04) (aged 29) near Uelzen, Nazi Germany |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
Rank | Major |
Service number | O-431891 |
Unit | 339th Bomb Group 339th Fighter Group 505th Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (4) Purple Heart |
Memorials | Larson Air Force Base |
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This article is about the WWII fighter pilot. For the baseball pitcher, see Don Larsen.