Nick Knilans
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Born27 December 1917
Died1 June 2012 (aged 94)
AllegianceUnited States
Canada
Canada
Nick Knilans | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 December 1917 |
| Died | 1 June 2012 (aged 94) |
| Allegiance | United States Canada |
| Branch | United States Army Royal Canadian Air Force United States Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | No. 619 Squadron RAF (1943–44) No. 617 Squadron RAF (1944) |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (6) Distinguished Service Order (United Kingdom) Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) |
Hubert Clarence "Nick" Knilans, DSO, DFC (27 December 1917 – 1 June 2012) was an American bomber pilot who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War.[1][2][3][4]