In which war did George McGovern serve as a pilot?
World War I
Korean War
World War II
Vietnam War
Answer
George McGovern served as a B-24 Liberator pilot in World War II. He flew 35 missions over German-occupied Europe and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery in making a hazardous emergency landing to save his crew.
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