Leaford Bearskin
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| Leaford Bearskin | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Wyandotte Nation | |
| In office September 1983 – May 31, 2011 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1921 Wyandotte, Oklahoma |
| Died | November 9, 2012 (aged 91) Wyandotte, Oklahoma |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1960 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 90th Bombardment Group Strategic Air Command Fifteenth Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II Berlin Airlift Korean War |
Leaford Bearskin (September 11, 1921 – November 9, 2012) was a Native American tribal leader and US Air Force officer. He was Chief of the Wyandotte Nation from 1983 to 2011.
Military service
During the Second World War, Captain Bearskin was the commander of a B-24 Liberator bomber, operating in the Pacific. In 1948 he assisted in the Berlin Airlift as a squadron commander. During the Korean War he again served as a squadron commander. In 1960 Bearskin retired from the service with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Amongst his many honors and citations were the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Medal for Humane Action.[1][2]
References
External links
- Bearskin USAF(Ret), Leaford, Lt Col at airforce.togetherweserved.com
- Kansas Senate Resolution congratulating Bearskin for his service to the State and nation
