United States Air Force officer killed in action (1948–1972)
Michael Blassie
Michael Blassie in his Air Force Academy cadet uniform
Birth name
Michael Joseph Blassie
Born
(1948-04-04)April 4, 1948 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died
May 11, 1972(1972-05-11) (aged 24) near An Lộc, South Vietnam
Place of burial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (1984–1998) Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (since 1998)
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Air Force
Years of service
USAFA: 1966–1970 USAF: 1970–1972
Rank
First lieutenant
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Easter Offensive
Battle of An Loc †
Awards
Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal (5)
Michael Joseph Blassie (April 4, 1948 – May 11, 1972) was a United States Air Force officer who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in May 1972. Prior to the identification of his remains, Blassie was the unknown service member from the Vietnam War buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. After his remains were identified by DNA testing in 1998, they were reburied at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Michael Joseph Blassie (April 4, 1948 – May 11, 1972) was a United States Air Force officer who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in May 1972...
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