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- William Howard Stovall (18 February 1895 – 11 May 1970) was a WW1 flying ace and distinguished cotton farmer, who also served in WW2. Hebegan his military career as a World War I pilot credited with six aerial victories and achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. He went on to become a successful businessman before serving 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 , rising to colonel. He also suffered the loss of his namesake son in aerial battle. Upon return from the war, Stovall won awards for his agricultural expertise. He died in his sleep at home, aged 75. (en)
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- French Croix de Guerre with Palm (en)
- Distinguished Service Cross (en)
- Bronze Star (en)
- Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster (en)
- French Legion d'Honneur (en)
- British Order of the British Empire (en)
- Victory Medal with 3 battle clasps (en)
- European Theatre of Operations ribbon with 5 battle stars (en)
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- Stovall, Mississippi, USA (en)
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- Lieutenant William H. Stovall, 13th Aero Squadron, 1918 (en)
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- Stovall, Mississippi, USA (en)
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- Deputy Chief of Staff of U.S. Strategic Air Force during World War II (en)
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- William Howard Stovall (en)
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- Lieutenant; later colonel (en)
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- Father: William Howard Stovall; son: William Howard Stovall; wife: Eleanor; two other sons and a daughter (en)
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- William Howard Stovall (18 February 1895 – 11 May 1970) was a WW1 flying ace and distinguished cotton farmer, who also served in WW2. Hebegan his military career as a World War I pilot credited with six aerial victories and achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. He went on to become a successful businessman before serving 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 , rising to colonel. He also suffered the loss of his namesake son in aerial battle. (en)
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- William Howard Stovall (en)
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