John C. Herbst
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 79 years ago |
| Date of birth | September 25,1909 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | North County |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Died | Del Mar |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Education | University of Southern California |
| Unit | Eagle Squadrons |
| 23d Fighter Group | |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Air Medal | |
| Silver Star | |
| Date of died | July 4,1946 |
| Battleswar | World War II |
| China-Burma-India Theater | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3679044 |
John C. Herbst Life story
John C. "Pappy" Herbst was an American flying ace of World War II who was officially the second highest-scoring fighter pilot in the China Burma India Theater with 18 confirmed victories scored during 7 months with the 23d Fighter Group.