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Donald
Eugene
Umphres
DNB (1947)
July 1, 1921

–

June 4, 1947

Born:

Nowata

, 

Oklahoma

Home:

Nowata

, 

Oklahoma

Donald Umphres became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was killed in a flying accident on June 4, 1947.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Donald Eugene Umphres, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VF-82), in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Donald Eugene Umphres, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VF-82), in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 83 (VF-83)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Donald Eugene Umphres, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHTY-THREE (VF-82), in action against enemy Japanese forces during World War II.