George Augustus Vaughn, Jr. [SEP] conflict
George Augustus Vaughn Jr.
George Augustus Vaughn Jr. (May 20, 1897 – July 31, 1989) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Distinguished Service Cross, Britain's Distinguished Flying Cross, and Silver Star recipient.
Vaughn was America's second-ranking Air Service ace to survive the war.
Early life.
Vaughn was born in Brooklyn and attended Adelphi Academy. Upon graduating in 1915 he entered Princeton University. While at Princeton Vaughn learned how to fly Curtiss Jenny biplanes.
World War
is the grandson of George Augustus Vaughn Jr. & George H. Love. His father was the CEO and chairman of National Steel and served on the boards of TWA and Monsanto.
External links.
- HowardLove.com