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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John William Beverly Gage

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Houston, Texas

Honored By

John Ihnotic

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVICE NUMBER 0-84159. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER. VF-81 HELLCAT PILOT ABOARD THE USS WASP. KILLED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 16, 1945 OVER TOKYO BAY. WAS A FLIGHT LEADER IN VF-81 SCORING 2 AIR VICTORIES. ON DECEMBER 14, 1944 (HOUR 08.40, TYPE: FRANCES) OVER BATENGAS AIR FORCE. ON FEBRUARY 16, 1945 (HOUR 15.55, 17.00: TYPE: OSCAR) AT TOKYO BAY, WAS LATER KILLED IN ACTION IN THIS AIR BATTLE. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, PURPLE HEART AND AIR MEDAL WITH 2 GOLD STARS.