Bruce Van Voorhis

Military Person

1908 – 1943

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Who was Bruce Van Voorhis?

Bruce Avery Van Voorhis was a United States Navy aviator who was shot down in the Pacific theater during World War II. For his action on July 6, 1943, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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Born
Jan 29, 1908
Aberdeen
Also known as
  • Bruce Avery Van Voorhis
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • United States Naval Academy
Died
Jul 6, 1943
Solomon Islands
Resting place
Missouri

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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