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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| - 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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| - Stovall, Mississippi, USA
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| - Lieutenant William H. Stovall, 13th Aero Squadron, 1918
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| - Stovall, Mississippi, USA
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| - 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
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| - Lieutenant; later colonel
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| - Father: William Howard Stovall; son: William Howard Stovall; wife: Eleanor; two other sons and a daughter
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| - Deputy Chief of Staff of U. S. Strategic Air Force during World War II
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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. 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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