Age, Biography and Wiki
Shelby Westbrook was born on 15 January, 1922 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, is an officer. Discover Shelby Westbrook's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?
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94 years old |
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Capricorn |
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15 January, 1922 |
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15 January |
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Marked Tree, Arkansas |
| Date of death |
(2016-08-17) |
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Chicago, Illinois |
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United States |
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Shelby Westbrook Height, Weight & Measurements
At 94 years old, Shelby Westbrook height not available right now. We will update Shelby Westbrook's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Shelby Westbrook Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Shelby Westbrook worth at the age of 94 years old? Shelby Westbrook’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from United States. We have estimated
Shelby Westbrook's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Timeline
In 2007, First Lieutenant Westbrook accepted a Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest civilian award given by the United States Congress. On November 8, 2013, Westbrook was presented the French Legion of Honor, along with five other Chicago-area World War II veterans, for their "extraordinary bravery in liberating France during World War II."
Shelby Westbrook married Lulu Bell Leonard in 1952. They resided on the South Side of Chicago in the same house until her death in 2006.
Westbrook returned to the United States in 1945. He had planned to attend engineering school, but was turned down by the director of the school. It wouldn't accept black students. After this setback, Westbrook moved to Chicago and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics from the American Television Institute of Technology.
In March 1943, Westbrook enrolled in aviation cadet training at Tuskegee Army Air Field. He knew he didn't want to be in the infantry, despite the fact he had never been in an airplane before. On February 8, 1944, he completed his pilot training (class 44-b) and was sent to Selfridge Air Field near Detroit, Michigan. During his time here, Second Lieutenant Westbrook trained in single-engine fighter planes.
Westbrook was attached to the 99th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group. This was one of the first all Black units formed by the Army Air Corps. After further training in South Carolina, the 99th Fighter Squadron was sent to Italy in July 1944. As a combat pilot, he flew 60 missions over 12 countries in Europe. Westbrook was promoted to First Lieutenant, and served in the 332nd Fighter Group from July 1944 to May 1945.
For his service in Europe, Westbrook was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with five Clusters, the Presidential Unit Citation, the 15th Air Force Certificate of Valor, and five Battle Stars, as well as an air-to-air victory over a German Bf 109 fighter on October 4, 1944.
He was the editor of the book, Tuskegee Airmen 1941-1945. Shelby Westbrook also wrote and published a book "Bolo Pacha"; the story of a double spy during World War I.
On his 31st mission, his P-51 Mustang developed engine trouble. Westbrook was forced to land in Yugoslavia with his wingman, and was rescued by a group of Marshal Josip Broz Tito's Partisans. They were sent to a group of British Intelligence officers led by Randolph Churchill and Evelyn Waugh. About one month later he was back on duty.
First Lieutenant Shelby F. Westbrook (January 15, 1922 – August 17, 2016) was a Tuskegee Airman active during World War II.
Shelby Westbrook was born in the small town of Marked Tree, Arkansas on January 15, 1922. When he was twelve years old, his parents died. Shortly after, Westbrook moved to Toledo, Ohio to live with his older brother. He attended Libbey High School, an integrated high school. Westbrook graduated in 1939.
