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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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American Defense Service Medal - 1939
Name of Award American Defense Service Medal
Devices
Star in Lieu of the following Clasps
Fleet Clasp for US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard for service on the high seas while regularly attached to any vessels of the Atlantic, Pacific, or Asiatic fleets as well as vessels of the Naval Transport Service and vessels operating directly under the Chief of Naval Operations
Base Clasp for US Navy and US Marine Corps for service outside the continental limits of the United States (service in either Alaska or Hawaii qualified
Sea Clasp for US Coast Guard for all other vessels and aircraft, not qualifying for the Fleet Clasp, which regularly conducted patrols at sea
Foreign Service Class for US Army for military service outside the continental limits of the United States, including service in Alaska.
Year Awarded 1939
Last Updated: Apr 13, 2018
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Details Behind Award
-The American Defense Service Medal was awarded to personnel for active duty service from 8 September 1939 to 7 December 1941 for a period of twelve months or longer.