Dean Hess
Dean Elmer Hess (December 6, 1917 – March 2, 2015) was an American minister and United States Air Force colonel. He was involved in the so-called "Kiddy Car Airlift". It was the rescue of 950 orphans and 80 orphanage staff from the path of the Chinese advance during the Korean War on December 20, 1950.
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Birth name | Dean Elmer Hess |
Born | Marietta, Ohio | December 6, 1917
Died | March 2, 2015 Huber Heights, Ohio | (aged 97)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–69 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Silver Star, Order of the White Elephant, Legion of Merit, Air Medal |