John Joseph Seerley Jr.
John Joseph Seerley Jr. (21 November 1897 – 21 August 1943) was an American pursuit pilot and a flying ace in World War I. He re-joined the United States Army Air Forces in World War II. He was killed in a non-combat accident while serving in England as part of Eighth Air Force.
John Joseph Seerley Jr. | |
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Lieutenant John Joseph Seerley, 13th Aero Squadron, Souilly Aerodrome, France, 1918 | |
| Born | November 21, 1897 Burlington, Iowa, US |
| Died | August 21, 1943 (aged 45) Tetsworth, Oxfordshire, England |
| Buried | Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, Cambridge, England |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1919 1942 - 1943 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 13th Aero Squadron VIII Fighter Command |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Air Medal Purple Heart |
| Other work | Investment Banker, Lawyer. |
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