John B. England

John Brooke England
Nickname"Johnny"
Born(1923-01-15)January 15, 1923
Caruthersville, Missouri, United States
DiedNovember 17, 1954(1954-11-17) (aged 31)
Toul-Rosières Air Base, France
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Service years1942–1954
RankLieutenant colonel
Commands389th Fighter-Bomber Squadron
86th Composite Group
362nd Fighter Squadron
ConflictsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsSilver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross (4)
Air Medal (15)

John Brooke England (15 January 1923 – 17 November 1954) was a World War II fighter ace in the American 357th Fighter Group and a career fighter pilot in the United States Air Force.

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