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George Andrew Davis Jr.

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/February 10, 2023 by Gog the Mild (talk) 16:39, 3 January 2023 (UTC)



George Andrew Davis Jr. was an American fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II and the Korean War. Born in Dublin, Texas, he joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1942, and was sent to the Pacific Theater. He flew in the New Guinea and Philippine campaigns, scoring seven victories over Japanese aircraft. Known for his "daredevil" style which contrasted with his reserved personality, Davis was the only American flying ace to be killed in action in Korea. Throughout the said war, he downed fourteen North Korean, Chinese, and Soviet aircraft, before he himself was shot down. A major at the time of his death, he was posthumously promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and also received the Medal of Honor.
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 * Main editors: was the FAC nominator and main editor ten years ago,  also did a lot of editing that time.
 * Promoted: February 18, 2012
 * Reasons for nomination: 71st death anniversary on February 10, 2023.
 * Support as nominator. Vida0007 (talk) 19:50, 12 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Support as major contributor. Much appreciated for nominating this one. —Ed!(talk) 20:25, 24 December 2022 (UTC)