Dean Hess
American minister and Air Force officer (1917-2015)
Dean Elmer Hess (December 6, 1917 – March 2, 2015) was an American minister and United States Air Force colonel. He was involved in the so-called "Kiddy Car Airlift". It was the rescue of 950 orphans and 80 orphanage staff from the path of the Chinese advance during the Korean War on December 20, 1950.
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| Birth name | Dean Elmer Hess |
| Born | December 6, 1917 Marietta, Ohio |
| Died | March 2, 2015 (aged 97) Huber Heights, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–69 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star, Order of the White Elephant, Legion of Merit, Air Medal |
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