January 28, 1951(1951-01-28) (aged 30) Forestville, Maryland, US
Allegiance
Canada United States
Service/branch
Royal Canadian Air Force (1941–42) United States Army Air Forces (1942–47) United States Air Force (1947–51)
Years of service
1941–1951
Rank
Major
Unit
No. 133 Squadron RAF 336th Fighter Squadron
Battles/wars
World War II
Awards
Distinguished Service Cross (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (8) Air Medal (4)
Dominic Salvatore "Don" Gentile (December 6, 1920 – January 28, 1951), was a World War II RAF and USAAF pilot who achieved fame as he came close[1] to surpassing Eddie Rickenbacker's World War I record of 26 downed aircraft.[2] He later served in the post-war U.S. Air Force.
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