Marion F. Kirby

Marion F. Kirby
Born	July 14, 1919 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Died	July 10, 2011 (aged 91) Lometa, Texas, United States
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army Air Forces
Years of service	1940–1945
Commands held	80th Fighter Squadron
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (4)

Marion Franklin Kirby (July 14, 1919 – July 10, 2011) was an ace (5 kills) in the United States Army Air Forces.

Decorations

•   Silver Star
•   Distinguished Flying Cross with four oak leaf clusters
•   Air Medal with three oak leaf cluster

References

• HeadHunters Association WWII History,
• http://www.au.af.mil/au/afhra/avc.asp Air Force Historical Research Agency, Aerial Victory Credits search on Name begins with "Kirby",
• Stanaway, John C.; Hickey, Lawrence J. (1995). Attack & Conquer - The 8th Fighter Group in World War II. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing. p. 320. ISBN 0-88740-808-7.
• Simpson, Larry (2009). Kirby - Memoirs of a Combat Fighter Pilot During the Early Years of WWII. lulu.com. p. 172.