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PO1 Jeff Frey (Ace)
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Wirth, John (Jack), LT.
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Contact Info
Last Address North Vernon
Date of Passing Apr 13, 1945
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
LT Wirth was killed in a plane crash near Alpine, California.
Other Comments:
LT Wirth was credited with 14 aerial victories during WWII.
NOTE: In the Ribbon Section click "Display as Table" Each award write-up came be read by clicking the respective award.
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Silver Star - 1944
Name of Award Silver Star
Year Awarded 1944
Last Updated: Apr 28, 2007
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Details Behind Award
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of the Philippine Islands, September 24, 1944. Skilled and aggressive in combat, (he) valiantly led his section in the first fighter sweep against an enemy-held airfield. Relentless and determined, he pressed home a furious attack and blasted four Japanese planes from the sky.
