Dr John R Upton

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Wall of Honor Level:
Air and Space Friend

Honored by:

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