2/2: He died when his plane struck the mountainside.
He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice, going far beyond the call of duty. 
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1/2: On this day in 1944 Maj. Horace Carswell Jr., born in Fort Worth, was killed in action piloting a B-24 bomber over the South China Sea. After taking heavy fire, Maj. Carswell ordered the crew to bail out, saving their lives as he attempted a crash landing.
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Ron Ron, when are you having a town hall in Arlington TX? Indivisible Arlington TX would love to know when you’re having one.
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