WOOD RIVER - This is a Veteran Salute on Wood River's Ernie Maguire.
Vet name: Ernie Maguire
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Hometown: Wood River
Years of service: 1942 -1966
Date Of Death: 04-20-1970
1970-04-20
Branch: U.S. Navy
rank: Lt. Commander
Wars: WWII / Korea
Medals honors earned: Naval Air Medal (2) Distinguished Flying Cross
Note: Ernie Maguire was a Naval Attack Pilot (Inducted into EAWR High Hall of Fame - 10/21/23)
Submitter name: Michael Maguire
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