James Andrew Healy | |
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Born | 20 March 1895 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, USA |
Died | 8 May 1983 Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | Flying service |
Years of service | 1917 - 1936, during World War II |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 147th Aero Squadron |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross, French Croix de Guerre |
Other work | Colonel during World War II |
Lieutenant (later Colonel) James Andrew Healy was a World War I flying ace credited with five victories. He stayed in service, and became technical advisor for the movie Wings. After a retirement for disability, he returned to service during World War II.[1]