Gregory " Pappy " Boyington (December 4, 1912 – January 11, 1988) was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of …

Marine Major Gregory Boyington, 30, of Okanogan, Wash., accomplished the rare feat last Thursday as almost 150 Dauntless dive bombers and Avenger torpedo bombers, escorted by fighters, raided the …

A World War II fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Col. "Pappy" Boyington (1912-1988) shot down a total of 28 Japanese aircraft during his wartime service. Initially in Army ROTC, he joined the …

Jan 13, 2024 · The famous F4U Corsair ace Gregory “Pappy” Boyington had quite a career in World War 2. During the war, the legendary pilot managed to become the leader of a Marine Fighting Squadron …

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.

Colonel Boyington died on 11 January 1988 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross, Col Boyington held the American Defense Service Medal, …

Nov 30, 2025 · Pappy Boyington was an American World War II flying ace who shot down 28 enemy Japanese planes, organized the legendary Black Sheep Squadron in the South Pacific in 1943, and …

Oct 18, 2021 · If you're a Marine Corps aviator, you've likely heard tales of Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, one of the service's greatest pilots. Boyington's exploits during World War II became so …

Stories of Gregory “Pappy” Boyington are legion, many founded in fact, including how he led the legendary Black Sheep squadron, and how he served in China as a member of the American …

Consistently outnumbered throughout successive hazardous flights over heavily defended hostile territory, Maj. Boyington struck at the enemy with daring and courageous persistence, leading his …