August 10, 1921 – June 16, 2004
Ralph Tuttle
Personal Information
Birthplace: Coffeeville, KS
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army Air Corps
Theater of Operation: European
Military Honors: Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star
Honored By: The Eisenhower Foundation
Biography
Ralph “Tut” was a World War II fighter pilot who flew an estimated 250 missions. His sister was Mildred “Michey” Tuttle Axton, a test pilot. After the war Ralph taught at East High School in Wichita, KS.
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