num_pages: 372
description: This is the first book ever about the life of Major Thomas B.McGuire, Jr., one of this country's most decorated soldiers of all time. McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, is named for him, America's number two all-time ace. McGuire was awarded America's highest awards, including the Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), six Distinguished Flying Crosses (DFC), three Silver Stars, three Purple Hearts, 14 Air Medals and others in two years of combat. He died in January 1945 while saving a wingman's life. This book contains a never before published letter from Charles Lindbergh to McGuire's widow. Lindbergh had befriended McGuire, flying combat with him in the Southwest Pacific. The book also includes 50 photographs.
language: English
title: The Last Great Ace: The Life of Major Thomas B. McGuire, Jr
titlecomplete: The Last Great Ace: The Life of Major Thomas B. McGuire, Jr
ratings_count: 41
publisher: Fruit Cove Publishing