Michael J. Estocin

Michael J. Estocin
U.S. Navy photograph of then–Lt Cmdr Michael J. Estocin, taken during the Oct 1966 – May 1967 Western Pacific cruise of the USS Ticonderoga
Born(1931-04-27)April 27, 1931
Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, US
Diedpresumably April 26, 1967(1967-04-26) (aged 35)
Presumed near Haiphong, North Vietnam
Place of burial
remains never recovered; memorial marker placed at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1954–1967
RankCaptain (posthumous)
UnitAttack Squadron 192
Battles/warsVietnam War (MIA)
AwardsMedal of Honor
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart (2)
Air Medal (12)

Michael John Estocin (April 27, 1931 – April 26, 1967 (presumed)) was a United States Navy officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.