Lieutenant William H. Stovall, 13th Aero Squadron, 1918
Nickname(s)
Hank
Born
18 February 1895 Stovall, Mississippi, US
Died
11 May 1970 (aged 75) Stovall, Mississippi, US
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
Air Service, United States Army
Years of service
1917–1918; 1941–1945
Rank
Lieutenant; later colonel
Unit
13th Aero Squadron
Battles/wars
World War I World War II
Awards
Distinguished Service Cross
Victory Medal with 3 battle clasps
Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster
Bronze Star
European Theatre of Operations ribbon with 5 battle stars
British Order of the British Empire
French Legion d'Honneur
French Croix de Guerre with Palm
Other work
Deputy Chief of Staff of U.S. Strategic Air Force during World War II
William Howard Stovall (18 February 1895 – 11 May 1970) was a WW1 flying ace and distinguished cotton farmer, who also served in WW2. He
began his military career as a World War I pilot credited with six aerial victories and achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. He went on to become a successful businessman before serving in World War II. On the latter occasion, he served once again with fellow aerial combat veterans from World War I, Frank O'Driscoll Hunter and Carl Spaatz, rising to colonel. He also suffered the loss of his namesake son in aerial battle.
Upon return from the war, Stovall won awards for his agricultural expertise. He died in his sleep at home, aged 75.
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