About Hampton E. Boggs
Lived 1921 – 1953 (aged 31). Hampton E. Boggs was an American military officer.
Hampton Edward Boggs (17 August 1921 – 31 January 1953 ) was an American fighter pilot and flying ace of World War II. He was the United States' second highest scoring ace with the 459th Fighter Squadron, 80th Fighter Group during the China Burma India Theater (CBI), and later served as a pilot during the Korean War. A fighter pilot with the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) flying the Curtiss P-40, Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the North American Aviation F-86 Sabre aircraft and also the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Awards and decorations
USAF pilot badge Distinguished Service Cross
Citation:
Headquarters: U.S. Army Forces-China/Burma/India, General Orders No. 131 (1944)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hampton E. Boggs?
American flying ace (1921-1953)
When was Hampton E. Boggs born?
Hampton E. Boggs was born on 17 August 1921 in Oklahoma.
When did Hampton E. Boggs die?
Hampton E. Boggs died on 31 January 1953 in Wisconsin.
What was Hampton E. Boggs's occupation?
Hampton E. Boggs was a military officer.
What nationality was Hampton E. Boggs?
Hampton E. Boggs was American.
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