George Preddy and his plane, Cripes A’Mighty 3rd.On Christmas Day 1944, Preddy’s plane was shot down by friendly fire, and he sustained fatal wounds. In total, he flew 143 missions, logged more than 532 combat hours, and had 26.83 aerial victories and 5.0 ground victories.(rudeerude)

George Preddy" Cripes A’Mighty 3rd"

USAAF Spitfire shot down during the invasion of Salerno, Italy

USAAF Spitfire

General Clarence Tinker 11 BGH 1942, at that time he was the HIGHEST Ranking Native American Officer. His family was part American Indian. He was lost over the Pacific in 1942. It was said "He never sent his men into combat he lead them"