Boyd Wagner

Boyd Wagner
Major Boyd Wagner
Born(1916-10-26)October 26, 1916
Emeigh, Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 29, 1942(1942-11-29) (aged 26)
Walton County, Florida
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Corps (1938–41)
United States Army Air Forces (1941–42)
Years of service1938–1942
RankLieutenant Colonel
Commands17th Pursuit Squadron
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart

Lieutenant Colonel Boyd David "Buzz" Wagner (October 26, 1916 – November 29, 1942) was an American aviator and the first United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) fighter ace of World War II.