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Wong, Donald S. (1909 - 1999)

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    Wedding day, April 11 1937, Shanghai, 11 April 1911, courtesy of Family of Mary Lee and Donald S. Wong (private collection).
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Born
1909
Died
1999
Summary

Donald S. Wong was the first Chinese to be certified as a pilot by Pan American. While a CNAC (China National Airline Corporation) pilot he was 'medalled' for his feats, including the US Distinguished Flying Cross. Donald was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He met Mary Lee while in Shanghai and they married there on 11 April 1937. They settled in northern California upon returning from China.

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Title
Donald S. Wong and Mary Lee on their wedding day with Justice of the Peace who performed marriage ceremony
Type
Photograph
Date
11 April 1937
Place
China - Shanghai
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Created: 7 August 2008, Last modified: 15 September 2008