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Theodore Van Kirk

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American Air Force navigator; recipient of the Silver Star (1921-2014)

United StatesLived 1921 to 2014 · aged 93
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Theodore Jerome "Dutch" Van Kirk was a navigator in the United States Army Air Forces, best known as the navigator of the Enola Gay when it dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Upon the death of fellow crewman Morris Jeppson on March 30, 2010, Van Kirk became the last surviving member of the Enola Gay crew.

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Van Kirk (center) and the rest of the Enola Gay flight crew upon return from their mission over Hiroshima (6 August 1945)Van Kirk (center) and the rest of the Enola Gay flight crew upon return from their mission over Hiroshima (6 August 1945)

Awards 3

Distinguished Flying Cross
Silver Star
Air Medal

About this person

Country
United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2014 · aged 93
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16 languages

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