Edward O. McComas

Edward Otis McComas
BornJune 25, 1919
Winfield, Kansas
DiedJune 22, 1954(1954-06-22) (aged 34)
Alexandria, Virginia
Buried
Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Kansas
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army Air Forces
 United States Air Force
Years of service1940–1954
Rank Colonel
Battles / wars
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal (2)
Purple Heart

Edward Otis McComas (June 25, 1919 – June 22, 1954) was a United States Air Force colonel. He served in the United States Army Air Forces as a fighter pilot during World War II, and he became an ace with 14 aerial victories, including 5 in a single day.