Michael Ryan Yunck (August 19, 1918 – September 1, 1984) was a United States Marine Corps aviator and a flying ace of World War II, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat.[1]
Michael R. Yunck | |
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| Born | August 19, 1918 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | September 1, 1984 (aged 66) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Air Medal (3) |
Yunck was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 19, 1918. His action was on October 26 – December 10, 1942 in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands area. He was a part of the Battalion, Marine Observation Squadron 251 (VMO-251).[2] He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in the war. He later served as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a second Silver Star after his leg had to be amputated.[3][4][5] He was also presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Fighter Pilot Aces List". www.au.af.mil. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ^ Tillman, Barrett (2014). US Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons of World War II. Osprey publishing. p. 123. ISBN 9781782009535.
- ^ "Leatherneck Hero". Miami Herald. 12 December 1965.
- ^ "Mike Yunck Squadron's "Happy Hour" celebrates MCAS Camp Pendleton's 75". Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ^ Mohr, Charles. "Marines Battle Huge Enemy Unit in Quant Tin area". www.vhpa.org. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ^ "Valor awards for Michael Ryan Yunck". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
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