
| September 22, 2020 –George Washington Biggs, a member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen who fought valiantly during World War II in segregated units, has died. He was 95.



The newspaper stated that Biggs joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, which is what the branch was called prior to the establishment of the U.S. Air Force in 1947. He tried unsuccessfully to join in 1941 at age 16 after America’s entry into World War II, but was later admitted in 1943 at age 18.
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Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego paid homage to Biggs on his 95th birthday on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year.
“I believe that Mr. Biggs’ character and actions truly embody what it means to serve one’s country,” Gallego said according to the Republic. “Not only did he fly in multiple wars, he rose above expectation and obligation as a Navigator and an officer. In addition to his time in the Army Air Corps and Air Force, his integrity, modesty, and principled character are values that we can all learn from and should strive to emulate.”
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