Marion F. Kirby
| Marion F. Kirby | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
July 14, 1919 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Died |
July 10, 2011 (aged 91) Lometa, Texas, United States |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Commands held | 80th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (4) |
Marion Franklin Kirby (July 14, 1919 – July 10, 2011) was an ace (5 kills) in the United States Army Air Forces.
Decorations
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with three oak leaf cluster
References
- HeadHunters Association WWII History,
- http://www.au.af.mil/au/afhra/avc.asp Air Force Historical Research Agency, Aerial Victory Credits search on Name begins with "Kirby",
- Stanaway, John C.; Hickey, Lawrence J. (1995). Attack & Conquer - The 8th Fighter Group in World War II. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing. p. 320. ISBN 0-88740-808-7.
- Simpson, Larry (2009). Kirby - Memoirs of a Combat Fighter Pilot During the Early Years of WWII. lulu.com. p. 172.
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