James B. McGovern, Jr.

Military Person

1922 – 1954

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Who was James B. McGovern, Jr.?

James B. McGovern, Jr. was a World War II fighter ace and later CIA pilot. He and co-pilot Wallace Buford were the only Americans to die in combat in the First Indochina War.

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Born
Feb 4, 1922
United States of America
Also known as
  • Earthquake McGoon
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
May 6, 1954
Laos
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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