Delong, Philip, Col

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
Colonel
Last Primary MOS
9907-Colonel, Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer
Last MOSGroup
Specific Billet MOS
Primary Unit
1965-1966, MCAS Futenma, Japan, ComCabs West
Service Years
1942 - 1969
Officer Collar Insignia
Colonel

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 Personal Details 

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Home State
Michigan
Michigan
Year of Birth
1919
 
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Contact Info
Last Address
Jackson, MI
Date of Passing
Jul 09, 2006
 

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Other Comments:

Colonel P. C. DeLong was one of the few Marine Corps pilots who claimed the distinction of being a Double Ace.

His son was also a Marine Corps Officer and retired as a LtGen. He is also a skilled combat pilot.

   

   
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  Air Medal - 1940



Name of Award
Air Medal

Award Type
Strike/Flight

Devices
none

Year Awarded
1940
   
   
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Details Behind Award
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