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John F. Bolt

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U.S. naval aviator and flying ace (1921-2004)

United StatesLawyersLived 1921 to 2004 · aged 83
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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. S. Marine to achieve ace status in two wars and was also the only Marine jet fighter ace. He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel during his military career.

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Bolt in the South Pacific, 1943Bolt in the South Pacific, 1943Bolt disembarks from his F-86 Sabre in Korea several days after his fifth and sixth victories in July 1953.Bolt disembarks from his F-86 Sabre in Korea several days after his fifth and sixth victories in July 1953.

Awards 3

Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Navy Cross

Connected to John 6

George Dominic MurrayAlso won Navy CrossZachary LansdowneAlso won Navy CrossJohn H. Russell, Jr.Also won Navy CrossJulian C. SmithAlso won Navy CrossLouis BernacchiAlso won Navy CrossWalden L. AinsworthAlso won Navy Cross

About this person

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. 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
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8 languages

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