Leroy J. Manor

Leroy Joseph Manor (February 21, 1921 – February 25, 2021) was a United States Air Force Lieutenant General. He began his career serving as a P-47 fighter pilot in World War II. He was best known as task force commander of Operation Ivory Coast. Manor was born in Morrisonville, New York.

Manor died on February 25, 2021 in Shalimar, Florida just four days after his 100th birthday.[1]

References

  1. Thompson, Jim (February 26, 2021). "Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Leroy Manor, known for leadership in Son Tay Raid, dies at 100". Northwest Florida Daily News. Retrieved February 26, 2021.