Subscribe to RSS
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/11/ap_marine_black_sheep_aviator_dies_111509/
news/2009/11/ap_marine_black_sheep_aviator_dies_111509
news/2009/11/ap_marine_black_sheep_aviator_dies_111509
‘Black Sheep’ aviator, 88, dies
The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Nov 15, 2009 11:51:17 EST
Posted : Sunday Nov 15, 2009 11:51:17 EST
COVINGTON, La. — One of the last surviving aviators from World War II’s famed Black Sheep Squadron has died.
Henry Mayor “Hank” Bourgeois was 88.
Bourgeois joined the Marine Corps in 1940, served during both World War II and the Korean War, and retired from the military after 20 years. But the duty for which he was best remembered was with the Marine Fighting Squadron 214.
Serving under Lt. Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, the unit became known as the Black Sheep Squadron in the South Pacific. The squadron shot down 94 Japanese planes over the Northern Solomon Islands and Rabaul.
The unit was the subject of a television series titled “Baa Baa Black Sheep” starring Robert Conrad as Boyington from 1976-78.
Contests and Promotions
Service Members Of The Year
Nominate Someone Today!
Know someone with whom you are proud to serve? Nominate them for a 2010 Military Times Service Members of the Year Award.
Win The Military Times Fitness Package Sweeptakes
ENTER TO WIN...The Fitness Package includes a Bowflex Classic Home Gym, a push-up and pull-up bar and more to keep you fit and active. Click here for more info.
Marketplace
Mil-Mall
Hooah! ButtonCreated by an active duty soldier, the Hooah! button is a must-have for anyone who wants to spread the Hooah!
Military Discounts
Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.
