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Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault (1890-1958) spent his childhood in Gilbert. He pioneered air pursuit tactics, created and led "The Flying Tigers," Volunteer Air Forces for China against Japan. Advisor to Chiang Kai-Shek. Commanding General U. S. 14th Air Force in China, World War II (1943-1945). Buried Arlington National Cemetery.
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Gilbert, Louisiana · United States
