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Richard S. Becker

1926 – 2015

American flying ace

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About Richard S. Becker

Lived 1926 – 2015 (aged 88). Richard S. Becker was an American military officer.

Richard S. Becker (December 4, 1926 – January 5, 2015) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down five enemy aircraft in the war.

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Important facts

Born

4 December 1926, Fleetwood

Birth century

20th century

Died

5 January 2015

Occupation

Military officer

Nationality

United States

Awards

Distinguished Flying Cross (United States); Silver Star

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Richard S. Becker's

Jerome Clarke Hunsaker

1886 – 1984

Military flight engineer

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard S. Becker?

American flying ace (1926–2015)

When was Richard S. Becker born?

Richard S. Becker was born on 4 December 1926 in Fleetwood.

When did Richard S. Becker die?

Richard S. Becker died on 5 January 2015.

What was Richard S. Becker's occupation?

Richard S. Becker was a military officer.

What nationality was Richard S. Becker?

Richard S. Becker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard S. Becker

· Wikidata: Q7328807

· DBpedia: Richard S. Becker

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