George H. Gay Jr.
George H. Gay Jr. | |
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George H. Gay circa 1936–1938 | |
| Born | March 8, 1917 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, 1994 (aged 77) Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Unit | Torpedo Squadron 8 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
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Ensign (later Lieutenant Commander) George Henry Gay Jr. (March 8, 1917 – October 21, 1994) was a Douglas TBD Devastator pilot in United States Navy Torpedo Squadron 8 operating from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. Of the 30 VT-8 aircrew from Hornet that participated in the pivotal Battle of Midway, Ensign Gay was the sole survivor.