Neel E. Kearby, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 05-Jun-1911
Place of Birth: Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
Date of Death: 05-Mar-1944
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Neel E. Kearby
- Neel Ernest Kearby (June 5, 1911 – March 5, 1944) was a United States Army Air Forces colonel and P-47 Thunderbolt pilot in World War II who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat.
- Kearby is the first United States Army Air Forces fighter pilot to receive Medal of Honor.
- He scored total 22 aerial victories and remains the top scoring P-47 pilot in the Pacific Theater.
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