Flying with the British Royal Air Force William Dunn became America’s first ACE of World War II with 5 aerial victories in 1941, months before the United States entered the war. He transferred to the Army Air Forces in 1943, shooting down one more enemy aircraft for a total of 6 destroyed in World War II. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.
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William
Robert
Dunn
November 16, 1916
–
February 14, 1995
Born:
Turlock
,
California
Home:
Dallas
,
Texas
Buried:
Denver
,
Colorado
Cemetery:
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William Robert Dunn (ASN: 0-524445), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Dunn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
513th Fighter SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) William Robert Dunn (ASN: 0-524445), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 513th Fighter Squadron, in action in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations and the destruction of one enemy aircraft during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.