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nd Lt. World War II, where he piloted a B17 and flew 17 missions over Germany. He was shot down on his 17th mission and was a prisoner of war in Germany for 16 months, until his prison camp was liberated by Gen. George Patton. He received a Purple Heart for his service.
Timeline
1939 - 1945World War II
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Other Facts
Full Name
John Earl Pilcher Jr