Ernest Shipman (pilot)

Major

Ernest Shipman
Birth nameErnest Shipman
Nickname(s)Ernie
Born(1923-04-06)April 6, 1923
Jackson Heights, Long Island, New York
Allegiance United States
BranchU.S. Army Air Force
Years of service1944-1957
RankMajor
Unit307th FS 31st FG
Awards
  • Congressional Gold Medal
  • Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 oak leaf clusters
  • Air Medal with 11 oak leaf clusters (2 silver, 1 bronze)
  • American Campaign Medal
  • American Defense Medal
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal
  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Prisoner of War Medal
  • Silver Star
  • World War II Victory Medal
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze stars
Alma materColumbia College, New York

Maj Ernest Shipman U.S. Army Air Force (April 6, 1923 - ) from Saginaw, Michigan was an American World War II Ace pilot who shot down seven aircraft in the Mediterranean theatre of World War II.

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