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Old 24th July 2009, 00:52
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George Keefer Noland of Mobile, Alabama (born Shelby, Ohio Sept. 11, 1918)
died July 18, 2009. He was 90 years old and had been ill for a long time.
Family members noted that as a P-51 Mustang pilot Mr. Noland shot down three Japanese aircraft and received the D.F.C. and Air Medal.
reference: Press Register Mobile, Ala. Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

Victory List No.3 USAAF (Pacific Theater) Credits for the Destruction of Enemy Aircraft in Air-to-Air Combat World War 2 by Dr. Frank J. Olynyk
notes:
Maj. George K. Noland, 110 Rcn Sq:

August 14, 1945 credited with 2/1/0 Oscars while operating an F-6K aircraft

May he rest in peace.


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