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Thomas Buchanan McGuire Jr. (August 1, 1920 – January 7, 1945) was an American United States Army major who was killed in action while serving as a member of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
- 1941–1945
- United States Army Air Forces
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McGuire was the commander of the 431st Fighter Squadron of the 475th Fighter Group. The pilots of the 431st felt that McGuire could do things in a P-38 that were virtually impossible. His skill with the P-38 was so extraordinary, he almost defied reality. He had tremendous faith in his skills as a pilot and the plane he flew. Youth.
- Sebring, Florida
- Major
- United States
- August 1, 1920
26 de dic. de 2022 · Dec. 26, 2022 | By Katie Lange, DOD News |. During World War II, Army Air Corps Maj. Thomas B. McGuire Jr. was a legend. The young pilot became one of the top-scoring airmen in U.S. air combat...
6 de sept. de 2023 · P-38L Lightning (44-24155) nicknamed “Pudgy V”; pilot Maj Thomas McGuire of the 431st Fighter Squadron, 475th Fighter Group, Luzon Final Moments and Legacy. On January 7, 1945, McGuire secured his last kill. However, that day would also be his last. While engaging in a dogfight over Los Negros Island, McGuire’s plane was hit.
Maj. Thomas B. McGuire scored 38 aerial victories in a P-38, making him America's second highest scoring ace. Among his many decorations was the Medal of Honor awarded for his actions on Dec. 25-26, 1944, when he shot down seven enemy aircraft.
THOMAS MCGUIRE. Thomas Buchanan McGuire. DATE OF BIRTH: August 1, 1920. PLACE OF BIRTH: Ridgewood, New Jersey. HOME OF RECORD: Sebring, Florida. A recipient of the Medal of Honor in addition...
