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World War II Honoree

Served Their Country

Robert Hawthorne Neale

Hometown

Vancouver, Washington

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He was the top flying ace with the American Volunteer Group, 'Flying Tigers', amassing 13 victories. Served as Squadron Leader of the AVG’s 1st Squadron (the Adam and Eves) and was decorated by the British government with the Distinguished Service Order for his exploits in the defense of Burma. He later commanded the U.S. Army's 23rd Fighter Group as a civilian.