John C. Egan

John Clarence "Bucky" Egan (September 8, 1915 – April 16, 1961) was an American pilot who served with the 100th Bomb Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and later with the United States Air Force in the Korean War.

John C. Egan
Nickname(s)Bucky
Born(1915-09-08)September 8, 1915
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 1961(1961-04-16) (aged 45)
McLean, Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch
  • United States Army Air Forces
  • United States Air Force
Years of service1940–1961
RankColonel
Service numberO-399510
Unit100th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
Commands held47th Reconnaissance Group
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Air Medal (4)
Spouse(s)
Josephine Pitz
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(m. 1946)​
Children2
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