William Ellsworth Kepner
William Ellsworth Kepner | |
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General William Kepner | |
| Born | January 6, 1893 Miami, Indiana |
| Died | July 3, 1982 (aged 89) Orlando, Florida |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1909–1953 |
| Commands | VIII Fighter Command USAF Alaska Command |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star |
William Ellsworth Kepner (6 January 1893 in Miami, Indiana – 3 July 1982 in Orlando, Florida) was an officer in the United States Army, United States Army Air Corps and United States Air Force, and a pioneer balloonist and airship pilot.