Sidney S. Woods
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Sidney Sterling Woods (25 July 1917 – 31 March 1989) was an American fighter ace of World War II with 7 victories in Europe and the Pacific theater.
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Sidney Sterling Woods | |
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Nickname(s) | Sid |
Born | (1917-07-25)July 25, 1917 San Marcos, Texas |
Died | March 31, 1989(1989-03-31) (aged 71) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1945 1951–1952 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (10) Croix de guerre (France) |
Other work | American Fighter Aces Association |
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