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McWhorter III, Hamilton (Mac), CDR USN(Ret).
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Contact Info
Last Address Athens
Date of Passing Apr 12, 2008
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
Retired in El Cajon, California. Co-author of a book on his experiences in WWII, "First Hellcat Ace."
Other Comments:
Flew 89 combat missions during WWII.
US Navy's first Hellcat ace, ultimately downing twelve Japanese aircraft in the F6F.
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Air Medal (1976-2016) - 1943
Name of Award Air Medal (1976-2016)
Award Type Single Mission
Devices
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Year Awarded 1943
Last Updated: Nov 19, 2008
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