Thomas McGuire
United States Army officer (1920-1945) · United States · On the map · Died at 24
Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr. was an American United States Army major who was killed in action while serving as a member of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
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The top two American aces of World War II: Majors Richard Bong (left) and "Tommy" McGuire (right) in November 1944![Major McGuire, commander of the 431st Fighter Squadron, next to his P-38L Pudgy (V) in 1944[5]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Thomas_McGuire.jpg)
Major McGuire, commander of the 431st Fighter Squadron, next to his P-38L Pudgy (V) in 1944[5]
Plaque honoring McGuire at the Georgia Institute of Technology
Major McGuire Memorial on Negros Island, Republic of the Philippines
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
P-38 Lightning Pudgy static display at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-LakehurstAwards
About this person
He was one of the most decorated American fighter pilots and the second-highest scoring American ace of the war.
Country
United States
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1945 · aged 24