Paul P. Douglas Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul P. Douglas Jr.

Date of Birth: 23-Apr-1919

Place of Birth: Paragould, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 26-Dec-2002

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Paul Page Douglas Jr (April 23, 1919 – December 26, 2002) was a flag officer in the United States Air Force, and an ace. During World War II, he flew the P-47 Thunderbolt in the European Theater of Operations and became one of the most highly decorated combat aces of the war. Douglas served as Commander of the 36th Fighter Group in Germany from April to June 1945.
After V-E Day, he served as Commander of the 48th Fighter Group in Germany and France from June to September 1945.In 1968, Douglas served as the commander of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, and flew a full tour of bombing and fighter missions over North Vietnam.
He retired from Air Force on 1970. He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure (3rd Class) from the Government of Japan, for his efforts as the commander of 41st Air Division at Yokota.