Richard S. Becker

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Born(1926-12-04)December 4, 1926
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 5, 2015(2015-01-05) (aged 88)
AllegianceUnited States
Richard S. Becker
Born(1926-12-04)December 4, 1926
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 5, 2015(2015-01-05) (aged 88)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
RankMajor
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsSilver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)

Richard S. Becker (December 4, 1926 – January 5, 2015) was a United States Air Force flying ace during the Korean War, shooting down five enemy aircraft in the war.[1][2]

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