Rex T. Barber
USAAF and USAF officer (1917–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Rex Barber" redirects here. For the Australian cartoonist, see Rex Barber (cartoonist).
Colonel Rex T. Barber (May 6, 1917 – July 26, 2001) was a World War II fighter pilot from the United States. He is best known as a member of the top secret mission to intercept the aircraft carrying Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto in April 1943.[1][2]
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Rex T. Barber | |
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Born | (1917-05-06)May 6, 1917 Culver, Oregon |
Died | July 26, 2001(2001-07-26) (aged 84) Terrebonne, Oregon |
Place of burial | Redmond Memorial Cemetery Redmond, Oregon |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | |
Years of service | 1941–1961 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star with oak leaf cluster Purple Heart Air Medal |
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