George Augustus Vaughn, Jr. | |
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| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Air Service |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) Silver Star |
| Other work | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology |
George Augustus Vaughn, Jr. (May 20, 1897 – July 31, 1989) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Distinguished Service Cross, Britain's Distinguished Flying Cross, and Silver Star recipient. [1]
Early Life
editVaughn was born in Brooklyn and attended Adelphi Academy. Upon graduating in 1915 he entered Princeton University. While at Princeton, Vaughn learned how to fly Curtiss Jenny biplanes.
World War I
editHe achieved the rank of Lieutenant and flew for the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Service. He flew the British Sopwith Camel and the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5. Vaughn is credited with downing 12 German planes and one kite balloon.
Vaughn College
editVaughn and Lee D. Warrender joined with Casey Jones in founding the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics, the predecessor of the Academy of Aeronautics, and as of September 1986, the College of Aeronautics. In September 2004 the name was changed to Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.