Capt. John F Hampshire Jr. - Flying Tiger
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sbcamper
N 42° 27.475 W 123° 18.894
10T E 474108 N 4700668
Young pilot with many medals. Took part in the Burma Theater operations and died May 1943.
Waymark Code: WMH985
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2013
Views: 6
buried at Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. Awards includ Silver Star, a Purple Heart, 4 air medals, oakleaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross; He is credited for downing 17 enemy aircraft and hold the record at the Air Aces Museum in Mesa AZ.
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daylight. gated at 5 p.m. open at 9?
Entrance fees (if it applies): no
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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