John L. Jerstad
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John Louis Jerstad (February 12, 1918 – August 1, 1943) was a United States Army Air Forces officer who was posthumously awarded the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He received the medal for his actions as a B-24 pilot during a raid on Ploieşti, Romania, in World War II.
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John L. Jerstad | |
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Nickname(s) | “Jack” |
Born | (1918-02-12)February 12, 1918 Racine, Wisconsin |
Died | August 1, 1943(1943-08-01) (aged 25) Ploieşti, Kingdom of Romania |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1941 – 1943 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 2nd Bombardment Wing |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal (4) |
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