Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen
US Air Force officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen (June 29, 1934 – December 14, 1987) was a United States Air Force officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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Born | (1934-06-29)June 29, 1934 Greenville, Iowa, US |
Died | December 14, 1987(1987-12-14) (aged 53) Tarrant County, Texas, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1954–1977 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Commands | 96th Bombardment Wing |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross Meritorious Service Medal (2) Air Medal (10) |
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