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American flying ace
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Place of birth
Montreal, Urban agglomeration of Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec
Death
1 January 1958 (aged 36 years)
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36 years
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Biography
John Trevor Godfrey (1922–1958) was an American captain and fighter pilot in the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, Eighth Air Force during World War II. He achieved 18 air-to-air kills against the Luftwaffe before he was accidentally shot down by his wingman and captured by the Germans on August 24, 1944. Godfrey was friend and wingman to Don Gentile. He was promoted to the rank of major before he was discharged from the Army Air Forces shortly following the war.
Originally from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, he served in the Rhode Island State Senate.
He died on June 12, 1958 of Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Awards
- Silver Star
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal
- American Defense Service Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
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