Eugene W. O'Neill Jr.
Eugene W. O'Neill Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Gene" |
| Born | February 10, 1919 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 1998 (aged 79) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1964 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 62nd Fighter Squadron 56th Fighter Group |
| Commands | 7135th School Group 7366th Combat Support Group 19th Combat Support Group |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (4) |
Eugene Walter O'Neill Jr. (February 10, 1919 – August 30, 1998) was a United States Air Force colonel and a flying ace, who was credited in destroying 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II.