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Edward
H.
Beavers
, Jr.
KIA (WWII)
1918

–

November 27, 1944

Born:

Scranton

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Scranton

, 

Pennsylvania

During World War II, Edward Beavers became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, before he was himself shot down by flak over Belen Germany, and killed in action on November 27, 1944.

Awards Received

  • Air Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    503d Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    339th Fighter Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Captain (Air Corps) Edward H. Beavers, Jr. (ASN: 0-665162), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded Five Air Medals for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, as a Fighter Pilot of the 503d Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, during World War II.