| Birth: | Jan. 28, 1919 | | Death: | Jan. 31, 2002 | 
Known for many years as "America's Greastest Living Ace." He recorded 37 "kills" in both WWII and Korea. Shot down over Europe, he spent eight months in a German POW camp. He was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame and an airport in Westhampton Beach bears his name. (bio by: Ron Moody)
Cause of death: Heart Attack
Search Amazon for Francis Gabreski | | | Burial:
Calverton National Cemetery
Calverton
Suffolk County
New York, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Ron Moody
Record added: Jun 18, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6521925 |
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God bless you on your Birthday (US Army's 238th Birthday). Rest in Peace, soldier.
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Richard S. Barzelogna
Added: Jun. 14, 2013 |
God bless you on Flag Day (early). Old Glory has waived over a free nation for the 238th year because Heroes like you have defended Her. Rest in Peace.
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Richard S. Barzelogna
Added: Jun. 8, 2013 |
Happy Memorial Day sir! Thank you for my freedom.
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Frank R. Adamski
Added: May. 27, 2013 |
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