Henry Champion became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He subsequently also flew 40 combat missions during the Korean War.
Sponsored by:
Henry
Kent
Champion
November 26, 1921
–
November 4, 1994
Born:
Behzoni
,
Mississippi
Home:
Behzoni
,
Mississippi
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry Kent Champion, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron NINE (VF-9), during World War II.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry Kent Champion, 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 NINE (VF-9), during World War II.