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Scott Speicher was born on July 12, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Scott Speicher was listed as a fighter pilot, military officer and United States Naval Aviator. Death is recorded on January 17, 1991, at the age of 33. Schooling on record includes Westside High School and Florida State University. Listed accolades include Purple Heart.
My Take
Scott Speicher's story stops me cold every time. Shot down over Iraq in 1991, he became the first American combat death of the Gulf War, and his family endured eighteen years of uncertainty before his remains were finally found in 2009. A Florida State graduate and naval aviator honored with the Purple Heart, he deserves more than the word hero. What moves me is the simple, unbearable fact of a young man who never came home. I think remembering him plainly is the most honest tribute we can offer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Scott Speicher
- Name (Japanese)
- スコット・スピッチャー
- Reading
- すこっと・すぴっちゃー
- Born
- July 12, 1957 – January 17, 1991
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
- Origin
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- fighter pilot / military officer / United States Naval Aviator
2. Background
- High school
- Westside High School
- University
- Florida State University
Awards & achievements
- Purple Heart
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott%20Speicher
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q348211
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott Speicher born?
Born July 12, 1957.
When did Scott Speicher die?
Died January 17, 1991, aged 33.
Where was Scott Speicher from?
Scott Speicher was from Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
What did Scott Speicher do?
Scott Speicher worked as fighter pilot, military officer, United States Naval Aviator.
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