Joseph John Kruzel | |
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![]() Kruzel in 1944 | |
Nickname(s) | Joe |
Born | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | February 17, 1918
Died | July 10, 2002 Mary Esther, Florida, U.S. | (aged 84)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1970 |
Rank | Major general |
Unit | 17th Pursuit Squadron 9th Fighter Squadron 361st Fighter Group |
Commands | 323rd Fighter Squadron 361st Fighter Group 18th Fighter Group 354th Tactical Fighter Wing 832nd Air Division Fifth Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (4) |
Joseph John Kruzel (February 17, 1918 – July 10, 2002) was a United States Air Force major general and a flying ace during World War II.[1]