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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.
Jun 11, 2024 · Pappy Boyington was an American World War II flying ace who shot down 28 enemy Japanese planes, organized the legendary Black Sheep Squadron in the South Pacific in 1943, and was awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor. Boyington, a 1934 graduate of the University of Washington, enlisted in the U.S. Marine.
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Dec 17, 2017 · Boyington—known as “Pappy” or “Gramps” to his men—discusses tactics with VMF-214 members at Turtle Bay, Australia, in early September 1943. From left: Rolland N. Rinabarger, Henry M. Bourgeois, John R. Bergert and Stanley R. Bailey.
Jan 12, 1988 · Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, the high-flying, tough-talking retired Marine colonel who downed 28 Japanese Zeros in World War II and gave new definition to becoming a legend in one’s own time, died...
Jan 12, 1988 · Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, the Marine flying ace of World War II who commanded the famous Black Sheep Squadron, shot down 28 Japanese planes and won the Medal of Honor, died here this morning at...
Oct 18, 2021 · If you're a Marine Corps aviator, you've likely heard tales of Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, one of the service's greatest pilots. Boyington's exploits during World War II became so famous...
Learn about Pappy Boyington, the commander of the legendary Black Sheep Squadron, who shot down 28 enemy planes and became a POW in the Solomon Islands Campaign. Find out how he earned the nickname, the Medal of Honor, and his legacy in military history.
