Moore LonnieR

American military aviator who flew 54 combat missions in Martin B-26 Marauders during World War II, and whom became a double jet ace during the Korean War, downing ten MiG-15s and one probable while flying North American F-86 Sabres. Moore held 14 decorations, including the Nations second highest award, the Distinguished Service Cross, plus the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak clusters, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal with 14 clusters. He was killed on 10 January 1956 in the crash of a new fighter type at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at age 35. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less