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Lonnie R. Moore
Lonnie R. Moore (13 July 1920 – 10 January 1956) was a United States military aviator who flew 54 combat missions in Martin B-26 Marauders during World War II, and whom became a double jet Flying ace, ace during the Korean War, downing ten MiG-15s and one probable while flying North American F-86 Sabres. He was killed in the crash of a new fighter type at Eglin AFB, Florida, at age 35. Biography Lonnie Raymond Moore was a native of Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, Groesbeck and San Antonio, Texas, the son of Joseph Benjamin (J. B.) and Lillie Toten Moore of that city. During World War II, Moore piloted B-26 Marauder medium bombers of the 596th Bombardment Squadron, 596th Bomb Squadron (Medium), 397th Bombardment Group, 397th Bomb Group (Medium), in the European Theatre of Operations, flying 54 missions, and being downed twice. In both cases, he evaded capture to return to duty. On 2 December 1944, Moore and his crew bailed out of B-26G-5-MA, ''43-34290'', over Nogent sur Vernisson, F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Groesbeck, Texas
Groesbeck is a city in and the county seat of Limestone County, Texas, United States. Its population was 3,631 at the 2020 census. The community is named after a railroad employee. History The city of Groesbeck was dedicated as a township by Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1869. It was named for Abram Groesbeeck, a railroad director. The difference in spelling between the person and town is a result of the post office directives for simpler spelling. Development of its city government began in 1871. Groesbeck became the county seat of Limestone County in 1873, and is home to the "Million Dollar Courthouse"Old Fort Parker Historical Siteon the north side of Groesbeck is preserved to tell the story of Cynthia Ann Parker, who was captured by Comanches, and became the mother of Quannah Parker, the last Comanche chief. The last legal execution in Limestone County occurred on April 12, 1895, when Richard Burleson, who had been convicted of murdering James Garrett McKinnon, was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |