1917 - 1995
Christopher Magee American Military
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Christopher Magee was born on this day 78 years ago
Born 12th June, 1917.
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| First Name |
Christopher
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| Last Name |
Magee
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| Alternative Name |
Christopher Magee
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| Birthday |
12th June, 1917
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| Birthplace |
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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| Died |
27th December, 1995
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| Place of Death |
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Buried |
Arlington National Cemetery
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Military
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Christopher Lyman Magee (June 12, 1917 – December 27, 1995) was a United States Marine Corps aviator who became a fighter ace in World War II and was one of the more colorful members of the famous "Black Sheep" squadron, VMF-214. Known as a fearless and aggressive pilot he was credited with nine victories during the war, and for his heroic actions in September and October 1943 during the Solomon Islands campaign he was awarded the Navy Cross.
After the war, he dabbled in bootlegging, went to Israel and flew with the Haganah during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War and later served 8⁄2 years in federal prison for bank robberies in the Chicago area.
Upon his return from prison, he lived quietly on the North Side of Chicago working as a columnist and reporter for a community newspaper.
He died of surgical complications while having stomach cancer tumors removed on December 27, 1995.
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