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John F. Kinney
BGen · USMC
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John F. Kinney
BGen · USMC
07/01/1936 – 06/30/1959
Service Details
School / Education
Washington State
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Silver Star
Service Years
07/01/1936 – 06/30/1959
Theaters of Service
Wake Island, Korea
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VMF-311, CO
MAG-16, CO
Service Organizations
Marine Corps Av Assn
Nav Av Museum Fdn
Golden Eagles
Achievements & Story
One of 5 POWs (and only Marine Corps Aviator) to escape from the Japanese (WWII). Proved jet aircft could be used for close air supp. Wrote specifications for A4D.