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Dolphin D Overton III

Korean War · US Air Force · First Lieutenant

Rank: First Lieutenant
United States of America
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Korean fighter ace, Overton was denied his medals due to controversy. He was finally awarded them in 2009.

Timeline

Birth- Apr 2, 1927
Andrews, South Carolina

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1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 18 - 17 years

Branch
Navy
Service Start Date
1944
Service End Date
1945
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Education: Institution
US Military Academy
Education: Place
West Point, NY
Education: To
1949

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1950 - 1953Korean War- Ages: 26 - 22 years

Branch
Air Force
Service End Date
1953
Service Start Date
1949
Rank
First Lieutenant
Unit
8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing; 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing
Conflict Period
Korean War

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Served For
United States of America

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Death- Mar 25, 2013-Age: 86 years
Georgetown, SC

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Burial

Prince George Winyah Cemetery, Georgetown, SC

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Other Facts

Full Name
Dolphin Dunnaha Overton III
Full Name
Dolphin D Overton III
Also known as
Dolph Overton

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