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


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About Kenneth Russell Unger

  • 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.

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