Bruce Van Voorhis
Bruce Avery Van Voorhis | |
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| Born | January 29, 1908 Aberdeen, Washington |
| Died | July 6, 1943 (aged 35) Kapingamarangi Atoll, Eastern Caroline Islands |
| Place of burial | Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery St. Louis County, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1929–1943 |
| Rank | Commander (posthumous) |
| Commands | Bombing Squadron 102 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Bruce Avery Van Voorhis (January 29, 1908 – July 6, 1943) was a United States Navy aviator who was shot down in the Pacific theater during World War II. For his action on July 6, 1943, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.