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John
Bannatyne
Hoag
September 14, 1923

–

May 27, 1988

Born:

Minneapolis

, 

Minnesota

Home:

Minneapolis

, 

Minnesota

John Hoag became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 82 (VF-82)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign John Bannatyne Hoag, 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-TWO (VF-82), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 82 (VF-82)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign John Bannatyne Hoag, 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-TWO (VF-82), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 82 (VF-82)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign John Bannatyne Hoag, 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-TWO (VF-82), in action against the enemy during World War II.