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John F. Bolt

U.S. naval aviator and flying ace (1921-2004) · United States · On the map · Lawyers · Died at 83

John Franklin Bolt was a naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps and a decorated flying ace who served during World War II and the Korean War. He remains the only U.S. Marine to achieve ace status in two wars and was also the only Marine jet fighter ace.

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Awards

Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Navy Cross

About this person

He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel during his military career.

Country
United States
Category
Lawyers
Type
Lawyer
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2004 · aged 83