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I. B. Donalson

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I. B. Donalson

Israel Bartholomew Donalson Jr. (July 6, 1915 – September 24, 2006) was an American air force colonel. He was a highly decorated United States Air Force pilot and a World War II flying ace. He flew P-40 Warhawks with the 24th Pursuit Group and 49th Fighter Group in the Pacific, and P-51 Mustangs and P-47 Thunderbolts with the 352nd Fighter Group in Europe.

Infobox

Nicknames
IBJack
Born
(1915-07-06)July 6, 1915Kyle, Texas, U.S.
Died
September 24, 2006(2006-09-24) (aged 91)San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Place of burial
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Branch
mw- li United States Army Army Air Corps Army Air Forces United States Air Force
Years of service
1941–1968
Rank
Colonel
Unit
24th Pursuit Group49th Fighter Group352nd Fighter Group6250th Support Squadron
Commands
328th Fighter Squadron26th Fighter Interceptor SquadronBattle commander, 6250th Support Squadron
Battles / wars
World War IIVietnam War
Awards
Distinguished Service CrossSilver Star (3)Legion of MeritDistinguished Flying Cross (3)Bronze Star MedalAir Medal (4)
Service years
1941–1968

Tables

· Aerial victory credits
December 8, 1941
December 8, 1941
Date
December 8, 1941
#
2
Type
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Location
Luzon, Philippines
Aircraft flown
P-40E Warhawk
Unit Assigned
21 PS, 24 PG
December 9, 1941
December 9, 1941
Date
December 9, 1941
#
1
Type
A6M Zero
Location
Manila, Philippines
Aircraft flown
P-40E
Unit Assigned
21 PS, 24 PG
June 14, 1942
June 14, 1942
Date
June 14, 1942
#
1
Type
A6M Zero
Location
Darwin, Australia
Aircraft flown
P-40E
Unit Assigned
9 FS, 49 FG
July 30, 1942
July 30, 1942
Date
July 30, 1942
#
1
Type
A6M Zero
Location
Darwin, Australia
Aircraft flown
P-40E
Unit Assigned
9 FS, 49 FG
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Date
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Date
#
Type
Location
Aircraft flown
Unit Assigned
December 8, 1941
2
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Luzon, Philippines
P-40E Warhawk
21 PS, 24 PG
December 9, 1941
1
A6M Zero
Manila, Philippines
P-40E
21 PS, 24 PG
June 14, 1942
1
A6M Zero
Darwin, Australia
P-40E
9 FS, 49 FG
July 30, 1942
1
A6M Zero
Darwin, Australia
P-40E
9 FS, 49 FG
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· Awards and decorations
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Distinguished Service Cross
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Silver Starwith two bronze oak leaf clusters
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Crosswith two bronze oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Flying Crosswith two bronze oak leaf clusters
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Distinguished Flying Crosswith two bronze oak leaf clusters
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Bronze Star Medal
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Air Medalwith three bronze oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Joint Service Commendation Medal
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Air Force Commendation Medal
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Air Force Presidential Unit Citationwith three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
USAF Command Pilot Badge
American Defense Service Medalwith service star
USAF Command Pilot Badge
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medalwith three bronze campaign stars
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medalwith three bronze campaign stars
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medalwith three bronze campaign stars
USAF Command Pilot Badge
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medalwith bronze campaign star
USAF Command Pilot Badge
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medalwith 'Germany' clasp
Army of Occupation Medalwith 'Germany' clasp
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Army of Occupation Medalwith 'Germany' clasp
USAF Command Pilot Badge
National Defense Service Medalwith service star
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Vietnam Service Medalwith bronze campaign star
Air Force Longevity Service Awardwith silver oak leaf cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Awardwith silver oak leaf cluster
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Air Force Longevity Service Awardwith silver oak leaf cluster
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Philippine Defense Medal
Philippine Independence Medal
Philippine Independence Medal
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Philippine Independence Medal
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Vietnam Campaign Medal
USAF Command Pilot Badge
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Starwith two bronze oak leaf clusters
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Crosswith two bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medalwith three bronze oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Presidential Unit Citationwith three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
American Defense Service Medalwith service star
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medalwith three bronze campaign stars
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medalwith bronze campaign star
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medalwith 'Germany' clasp
National Defense Service Medalwith service star
Vietnam Service Medalwith bronze campaign star
Air Force Longevity Service Awardwith silver oak leaf cluster
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Philippine Defense Medal
Philippine Independence Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Campaign Medal
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