John F. Thornell Jr
| John Francis Thornell Jr | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 19, 1921 Stoughton, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 3, 1998 (aged 77) |
| Place of burial | Riverside National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1971 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands held | 3526th Pilot Training Squadron |
| Awards |
 Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (6) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (6) |
John Francis Thornell, Jr (April 19, 1921 – September 3, 1998) was a career officer in the United States Air Force and a World War II flying ace. He flew P-51 Mustangs and P-47 Thunderbolts with the 328th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group.He was the third highest scoring ace of 352nd Fighter Group, and one of the top USAAF aces of the European Theater of Operations and Eighth Air Force, with 17.25 aerial victories and 2 ground victories.[1][2]
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