Boyd Wagner

Boyd Wagner
Major Boyd Wagner
Born(1916-10-26)October 26, 1916
Emeigh, Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 29, 1942(1942-11-29) (aged 26)
Walton County, Florida
Buried
Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army Air Corps (1938–41)
United States Army Air Forces (1941–42)
Service years1938–1942
RankLieutenant Colonel
Commands17th Pursuit Squadron
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart

Lieutenant Colonel Boyd David "Buzz" Wagner (October 26, 1916 – November 29, 1942) was an American aviator and the first United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) fighter ace of World War II.

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