Perry J. Dahl

Perry John Dahl
Dahl onboard his P-38 during WWII
Nickname(s)	PJ
Born	(1923-02-18) February 18, 1923 (age 101) North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1940–1978
Rank	Colonel
Unit	475th Fighter Group 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron 56th Special Operations Wing
Commands	56th Special Operations Wing
Battles / wars	World War II Vietnam War
Awards	Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal (2) Air Medal (16)

Perry John Dahl (born February 18, 1923) is a retired United States Air Force colonel and a flying ace, who was credited in destroying 9 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II.