Pappy Boyington

Pappy Boyington

United States Marine Corps aviator and Medal of Honor recipient
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Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 – January 11, 1988) was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross.

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Pappy Boyington was born on Wednesday, 4 December 1912 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. He was best known as a military professional. Boyington's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Monday, 11 January 1988 in Fresno, California, United States at the age of 75. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA. He had dark brown eyes and black hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Sagittarius.

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States
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11 January 1988
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Fresno, California, United States
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