Marion F. Kirby
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BornJuly 14, 1919
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
DiedJuly 10, 2011 (aged 91)
Lometa, Texas, United States
Lometa, Texas, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Army Air Forces
Marion F. Kirby | |
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| Born | July 14, 1919 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | July 10, 2011 (aged 91) Lometa, Texas, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | 80th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (4) |
Marion Franklin Kirby II (July 14, 1919 – July 10, 2011) was an American fighter pilot and a flying ace with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft.
He transferred into the 475th Fighter Group when it formed in New Guinea.[1]