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.

Dean Hess
Birth nameDean Elmer Hess
Born(1917-12-06)December 6, 1917
Marietta, Ohio
DiedMarch 2, 2015(2015-03-02) (aged 97)
Huber Heights, Ohio
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1941–69
RankColonel
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsSilver Star, Order of the White Elephant, Legion of Merit, Air Medal

Other websites change