Claiborne H. Kinnard Jr.
Claiborne Holmes Kinnard Jr. (October 28, 1912– September 18, 1966) was a pilot from Franklin, Tennessee, who in World War II became a flying ace in the United States Army Air Force with the rank of Colonel. Based in England, he was officially credited with the destruction of 8 enemy aircraft in aerial combat and another 17 on the ground while strafing heavily defended enemy airfields. Kinnard received 12 medals for distinguished service, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross with silver and bronze oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal, and Air Force Presidential Unit Citation.
Claiborne H. Kinnard Jr. | |
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| Nickname(s) | Clay, Zoot |
| Born | October 29, 1912 Franklin, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1966 (aged 53) |
| Buried | Mount Hope Cemetery Franklin, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force Reserves Tennessee Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1938 - 1966 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | O-383753 |
| Unit | 356th Fighter Group 355th Fighter Group 4th Fighter Group |
| Commands held | 360th Fighter Squadron 354th Fighter Squadron 4th Fighter Group 355th Fighter Group |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (7) Air Medal (8) |
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