About Henry Wise, Jr.
Lived 1920 – 2003 (aged 82). Henry Wise, Jr. was an American aircraft pilot.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. (May 26, 1920 – May 2, 2003) was an American physician and World War II Tuskegee Airman fighter pilot with the 99th Pursuit Squadron, 332nd Division. He was shot down over Romania and was a prisoner of war. After the war, he became the medical director at Bowie State University.
Early life Wise was born in Cheriton, Virginia, and he graduated from the all black private school, Virginia Union University.
Career The Tuskegee Airmen's aircraft had distinctive markings that led to the name, "Red Tails". From 1942 to 1946 served as a pilot in the Tuskegee Airmen.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School was approved by the Board of Education for Prince George's County Public Schools in 2005.
Death Wise suffered a heart attack and died at Prince George's Hospital Center on May 2, 2003.
Awards Air Medal Certificate of Valor for Courage in Combat Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Tuskegee Airmen in 2006 Pioneer Award for Distinguished Service and Historic Achievement. Purple Heart
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Who was Henry Wise, Jr.?
Tuskegee Airman (1920–2003)
When was Henry Wise, Jr. born?
Henry Wise, Jr. was born on 3 August 1920 in Cheriton.
When did Henry Wise, Jr. die?
Henry Wise, Jr. died on 2 May 2003 in Cheverly.
What was Henry Wise, Jr.'s occupation?
Henry Wise, Jr. was an aircraft pilot.
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Henry Wise, Jr. was American.
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