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Donald H. Bochkay
Donald Harlow Bochkay (September 19, 1916 – January 9, 1981) was an American fighter ace in the United States Army Air Forces. During World War II, he was credited with destroying 13 enemy airplanes in aerial combat, including two jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262s. Early life Donald Harlow Bochkay was born on September 19, 1916, in Ashtabula, Ohio, and was of Hungarian descent. At the age of nine, he moved with his family to the San Fernando Valley, California, and in 1935, he graduated from Hollywood High School in Los Angeles. Military career In 1940, Bochkay entered the United States military as a private with the 7th Infantry Division in Fort Ord, California. In 1941, he was transferred to the Aviation Cadet Program of the United States Army Air Corps. In April 1943, he was commissioned as second lieutenant and earned his pilot wings.Toliver, Constable. Page 140. World War II Following the completion of his flight training, Bochkay was assigned as a Bell P-39 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashtabula, Ohio
Ashtabula ( ) is the most populous city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the mouth of the Ashtabula River, on Lake Erie, northeast of Cleveland. At the 2020 census, the city had 17,975 people. Like many other cities in the Rust Belt, it has lost population because of a decline in industrial jobs since the 1960s. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. In the middle of the 19th century, the city was an important destination on the Underground Railroad as refugee slaves took ships across Lake Erie to Canada. In the late 19th century, the city became a major coal port on Lake Erie. Coal and iron were shipped here, the latter from the Mesabi Range in Minnesota. The city attracted immigrants from Finland, Sweden, and Italy in the industrial period. Ashtabula hosts an annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebration, usually in late May or early June. As part of the celebration, a religious procession and prayer service is held at Ashtabula Harbor. The city was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
