William E. Bryan Jr.
William Elmer Bryan Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | 'Bill' |
| Born | October 5, 1921 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 2008 (aged 86) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1942–1974 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 339th Fighter Group 18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
| Commands | Air Force Fighter Weapons School 4520th Combat Crew Training Wing 4th Tactical Fighter Wing 831st Air Division Nineteenth Air Force |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (24) |
William Elmer Bryan Jr. (October 5, 1921 - April 6, 2008) was a United States Air Force Major General and a flying ace. Bryan flew combined total of 235 combat missions in World War II and Korean War, and was credited in destroying 7.5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II. He retired in 1974, after 33 years of distinguished service.