Edward F. Rector

Edward F. Rector
Edward F. Rector
Gathering of Eagles 2000 Lithograph
Nickname"Ed"
Born(1916-09-28)September 28, 1916
Marshall, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 2001(2001-04-26) (aged 84)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Service years1939–1962
RankColonel
Commands23rd Fighter Group
76th Fighter Squadron
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal
Order of the Cloud and Banner (China)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
Other workConsultant

Edward Franklin Rector (September 28, 1916 – April 26, 2001) was a colonel in the United States Air Force, a fighter ace of World War II, and a member of the Flying Tigers.

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