John W. Mitchell (United States Air Force)
John William Mitchell | |
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| Born | June 14, 1914 Enid, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 15, 1995 (aged 81) San Anselmo, California, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1934–1958 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 347th Fighter Group 15th Fighter Group 21st Fighter Group 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing |
| Commands | 339th Fighter Squadron 21st Fighter Group Godman Air Force Base 57th Fighter Group 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing Detroit Air Defense Sector |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (10) |
John William Mitchell (June 14, 1914 – November 15, 1995) was an officer of the United States Air Force, a flying ace and the leader of Operation Vengeance, the mission to shoot down Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. He served in World War II and the Korean War.