William D. Dunham

William Douglas Dunham (January 29, 1920 – March 3, 1990) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force.[1] He was a P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang pilot and triple-ace during World War II.[2][3]

William Douglas Dunham
Nickname(s)Dinghy
Born(1920-01-29)January 29, 1920
Tacoma, Washington
DiedMarch 3, 1990(1990-03-03) (aged 70)
Buried
Bellevue, Washington
Years of service1941–1970
RankBrigadier general
Service number0-432289
Unit348th Fighter Group
Commands held460th Fighter Squadron
479th Tactical Fighter Wing
831st Air Division
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal

References
  1. "Brigadier General William D. Dunham". United States Air Force. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  2. Jim Curran; Terrence Popravak, Jr (19 July 2015). Check Six!: A Thunderbolt Pilot's War Across the Pacific. Casemate. pp. 161–. ISBN 978-1-61200-299-6.
  3. John Stanaway (20 February 2013). Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces of the Pacific and CBI. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 47–. ISBN 978-1-4728-0243-9.
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