Andrew J. Evans Jr.
Andrew Julius Evans Jr. (November 11, 1918 – December 25, 2001) was a United States Air Force major general and a flying ace, who was credited in destroying six enemy aircraft in aerial combat and two enemy aircraft on the ground during World War II. He also served in the Korean War, where he flew combat missions before he was shot down and taken prisoner. After his release, he flew missions during the Vietnam War before retiring in 1973.
Andrew J. Evans Jr. | |
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Evans in the 1960s | |
| Nickname(s) | "Andy" |
| Born | November 11, 1918 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 2001 (aged 83) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1973 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 357th Fighter Group 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing |
| Commands held | 533d Fighter Squadron 448th Fighter Squadron 357th Fighter Group 414th Fighter Group New York Air Defense Sector 65th Air Division United States Air Force Tactical Warfare Center U.S. Military Assistance Command, Thailand |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Purple Heart Air Medal (13) |
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