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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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Air Medal (1976-2016) - 1944
Name of Award Air Medal (1976-2016)
Award Type Single Mission
Devices
none
Year Awarded 1944
Last Updated: May 20, 2007
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Details Behind Award
For meritorious achievement during action against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of New Guinea and Truk. Pressing home his bombing and strafing attacks in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, damaged the antiaircraft-positions and airfield on Vandoemoear and Wakde Islands before his plane was hit by antiaircraft fire, causing him to make a forced water landing at Wakde. On April 1, 1944, he assisted in bringing down an enemy medium bomber, at Hollandia strafed grounded planes and ships and later, bombed buildings on Dublon Island, causing extensive damage.
