US Air Force officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor
Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen
Colonel Merlyn Dethlefsen
Born
(1934-06-29)June 29, 1934 Greenville, Iowa, US
Died
December 14, 1987(1987-12-14) (aged 53) Tarrant County, Texas, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Air Force
Years of service
1954–1977
Rank
Colonel
Unit
354th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Commands held
96th Bombardment Wing
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Awards
Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross Meritorious Service Medal (2) Air Medal (10)
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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