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  • Dr John R Upton
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    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Friend

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    Born in England in 1899. Fought and was gassed and wounded twice in the First World War
    Immigrated to America and obtained his medical degree.
    Founded the country’s first non-profit blood bank in San Francisco.
    In World War II, joined the Army Air Corps as a flight surgeon.
    After the war he was decorated by the Queen of England for his medical and humanitarian efforts.
    Flew his own aircraft for many years.
    Died in 1983

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