| 词条 | Michael R. Yunck |
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| name = Michael R. Yunck | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | nickname = | birth_date = {{birth date|1918|08|19}} | birth_place = Detroit, Michigan | death_date = 1984 | death_place = | placeofburial = Arlington National Cemetery | allegiance = United States | branch = United States Marine Corps | serviceyears = | rank = Colonel | unit = | commands = | battles = World War II Vietnam War Korean War | awards = Silver Star (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Air Medal (3) | relations = | laterwork = }} Michael Ryan Yunck (August 19, 1918 – 1984) was a United States Marine Corps aviator and a flying ace of World War II, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat. Yunck was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 19, 1918. His action was on October 26 – December 10, 1942 in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands area. He was a part of the Battalion, Marine Observation Squadron 251 (VMO-251). He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in the war. He later served as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a second Silver Star. He was also presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross.[1] References1. ^{{Cite web|url=http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=39707|title=Valor awards for Michael Ryan Yunck|website=valor.militarytimes.com|access-date=2016-04-26}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Yunck, Michael R.}}{{USMC-bio-stub}} 10 : 1918 births|1984 deaths|American Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War|American World War II flying aces|Burials at Arlington National Cemetery|People from Detroit|Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Recipients of the Silver Star|United States Marine Corps officers|United States Marine Corps pilots of World War II |
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