William Westcott (aviator)
William Westcott | |
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Major William Wescott in Korea, 1950 | |
| Born | September 1, 1922 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Died | February 25, 2016 (aged 93) Mesa, Arizona |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1955 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
William Henry Wescott (September 1, 1922 – February 25, 2016) was a United States Air Force flying ace of the Korean War, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft.