Kenneth Russell Unger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Kenneth Russell Unger

American flying ace

Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1898

Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jan-1979

Profession: flying ace

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Lieutenant (later rear admiral) Kenneth Russell Unger was an American World War I flying ace credited with fourteen aerial victories.
His candidacy rejected by his own nation, Unger applied to the British Royal Flying Corps for military pilot training in June 1917.
Once trained, he was assigned to the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS).
As the RNAS was merged into the Royal Air Force, Unger scored his aerial victories between 26 June and 1 November 1918.
In later life, Unger remained involved in aviation and served again during World War II.
He also joined the U.S.
Navy Reserves, rising to the rank of rear admiral.