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Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr. (August 1, 1920 – January 7, 1945) was an American United States Army major who was killed in action while serving as a member of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
McGuire was the commander of the 431st Fighter Squadron of the 475th Fighter Group. The pilots of the 431st felt that McGuire could do things in a P-38 that were virtually impossible. His skill with the P-38 was so extraordinary, he almost defied reality. He had tremendous faith in his skills as a pilot and the plane he flew. Youth.
Dec 26, 2022 · During World War II, Army Air Corps Maj. Thomas B. McGuire Jr. was a legend. The young pilot became one of the top-scoring airmen in U.S. air combat history in a very short time frame. His...
Sep 6, 2023 · Maj. Thomas B. McGuire Jr. with Richard I. Bong. Majs. Bong and McGuire were the top two scoring U.S. aces in World War II with 40 and 38 victories, respectively; taken Nov. 15, 1944 in the Philippines
THOMAS MCGUIRE. Thomas Buchanan McGuire. DATE OF BIRTH: August 1, 1920. PLACE OF BIRTH: Ridgewood, New Jersey. HOME OF RECORD: Sebring, Florida. A recipient of the Medal of Honor in addition to...
For his “gallant initiative [and] unselfish concern for the safety of others,” Maj. Thomas McGuire was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. McGuire AFB in New Jersey is named in his honor. Many believe McGuire was the greatest fighter pilot in the Pacific.
Thomas McGuire. MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. He fought with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity over Luzon, Philippine Islands. Voluntarily, he led a squadron of 15 P-38’s as top cover for heavy bombers striking Mabalacat Airdrome, where his formation was attacked by 20 aggressive Japanese fighters.
