The last pilot in World War II in World War II dies Donald McFireson in 103 years

Donald McFireson, a World War II The veteran was the last pilot of “AS”, who are alive in the country, at the age of 103 at Nebraska.

While it is like a Naval fighter pilot Among the Hellcat F6F fighters on the USS Essex at the Pacific theater, McPheerson dropped five Japanese aircraft – the minimum number of “ACE” pilot, according to the Associated Press.

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The American Fighter Fighter Association and the Fegen Fighters Wwii Museum in the name of McPherson admitted The last American ACE pilot alive From the war, according to AP.

His service during World War II earned him The gold medal in Congress – It was granted to those who have caused a major impact on the history and culture of the United States – in addition to three distinct flight intersections, according to AP.

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“When everything takes place and my father lists the things he wants to remember … his first thing is that he is a man of faith.” Beatrice Daily SunAnd that was first mentioned his death on August 14.

In 1942, McFireson was recruited into the navy at the age of 18. Two years later, after the completion of the aviation program, he married his wife, according to AP.

The veteran in World War II, 102, has a message about America: “How lucky we are all.”

The daughter of McFireson, Donna Mold, said that her father was reflected in moments in the war that she left feel like, “Maybe God has not done it with me.”

After the war, McFireson returned to Adams, Nebraska, and worked as a holder of messages. Help the creation of baseball youth and soft championships and worked as a scout, as well as in many societal leadership roles.

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The local football field was later named “McPheerson Field” in appreciation of AP.

He survived from his daughters a house and a son, a son, as well as many grandchildren and grandchildren, According to the Second World War Museum.