James F. Rigg
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Cpt James Francis Rigg (July 18, 1915 - July 11, 2004) from Saginaw, Michigan was a World War II Double Ace pilot who shot down eleven Japanese aircraft in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, including a Japanese Ace.[6][5]
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James F. Rigg | |
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Birth name | James Francis Rigg |
Nickname(s) | Speedy[1] |
Born | (1915-07-18)July 18, 1915 Saginaw, Michigan |
Died | July 11, 2004(2004-07-11) (aged 88)[2][3] |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery Quadrant I[2] |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy Air Corps |
Years of service | 1941-1963 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Unit | Fighting Squadron 15 (VF-15) |
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Spouse(s) | Priscilla (nee) Adams[3] |
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