Archie Donahue
Archie Glenn Donahue (October 24, 1917 – July 30, 2007) was a decorated American combat pilot and a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He shot down a total of 14 Japanese planes during the war, including five in a single day.
Archie Glenn Donahue | |
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Donahue as US Navy Ensign (1941) | |
| Born | October 24, 1917 Casper, Wyoming |
| Died | July 30, 2007 (aged 89) Rio Hondo, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1958 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | VMF-112 VMF-451 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (5) |
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