I. B. Donalson
I. B. Donalson | |
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Donalson in the 1960s | |
| Nickname(s) | IB Jack |
| Born | July 6, 1915 Kyle, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 2006 (aged 91) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Years of service | 1941–1968 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 24th Pursuit Group 49th Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Group 6250th Support Squadron |
| Commands | 328th Fighter Squadron 26th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Battle commander, 6250th Support Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (4) |
Israel Bartholomew Donalson Jr. (July 6, 1915 – September 24, 2006) was an American air force colonel and flying ace. He was a highly decorated United States Air Force pilot and a World War II flying ace. He flew P-40 Warhawks with the 24th Pursuit Group and 49th Fighter Group in the Pacific, and P-51 Mustangs and P-47 Thunderbolts with the 352nd Fighter Group in Europe.