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Lieutenant (later Colonel) William Howard Stovall (18 February 1895 - 11 May 1970) began his military career as a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. He went on to become a successful businessman, as well as serving his country a second time in World War II. On the latter occasion, he served once again with fellow aerial combat veterans from World War I, Frank O'Driscoll Hunter and Carl Spaatz. He also suffered the loss of his namesake son by friendly fire in aerial battle, and forgave the American pilot responsible.

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  • William H. Stovall
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  • Lieutenant (later Colonel) William Howard Stovall (18 February 1895 - 11 May 1970) began his military career as a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. He went on to become a successful businessman, as well as serving his country a second time in World War II. On the latter occasion, he served once again with fellow aerial combat veterans from World War I, Frank O'Driscoll Hunter and Carl Spaatz. He also suffered the loss of his namesake son by friendly fire in aerial battle, and forgave the American pilot responsible.
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  • 13(xsd:integer)
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serviceyears
  • 1917(xsd:integer)
Birth Date
  • 1895-02-18(xsd:date)
Branch
  • Aviation
death place
  • Stovall, Mississippi, USA
Nickname
  • Hank
Name
  • William Howard Stovall
Caption
  • Lieutenant William H. Stovall, 13th Aero Squadron, 1918
Birth Place
  • Stovall, Mississippi, USA
Awards
  • Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
  • European Theatre of Operations ribbon with 5 battle stars,
  • British Order of the British Empire,
  • Bronze Star,
  • Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster,
  • Victory Medal with 3 battle clasps,
  • French Legion d'Honneur and Croix de Guerre with Palm
death date
  • 1970-05-11(xsd:date)
Rank
  • Lieutenant; later colonel
Allegiance
  • United States of America
Relations
  • Father: William Howard Stovall; son: William Howard Stovall; wife: Eleanor; two other sons and a daughter
laterwork
  • Deputy Chief of Staff of U. S. Strategic Air Force during World War II
abstract
  • Lieutenant (later Colonel) William Howard Stovall (18 February 1895 - 11 May 1970) began his military career as a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. He went on to become a successful businessman, as well as serving his country a second time in World War II. On the latter occasion, he served once again with fellow aerial combat veterans from World War I, Frank O'Driscoll Hunter and Carl Spaatz. He also suffered the loss of his namesake son by friendly fire in aerial battle, and forgave the American pilot responsible. Upon return from the war, Stovall won awards for his agricultural expertise. He died in his sleep at home, aged 75.
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