Martinus Stenseth

Martinus Stenseth
Lieutenant Martinus Stenseth, 28th Aero Squadron, Foucaucourt Aerodrome, France, 1918
Born(1890-06-11)11 June 1890
Heiberg, Minnesota, U.S.
Died25 June 1979(1979-06-25) (aged 89)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Allegiance United States
BranchAir Service, United States Army
Service years1916 - 1947
RankBrigadier general
Unit28th Aero Squadron USAAS
Commands28th Aero Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base
Conflicts 
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Other workFounded and commanded Nellis Air Force Base

Brigadier General Martinus Stenseth (June 11, 1890 – June 25, 1979) began his career in the Minnesota National Guard in June 1916, before the United States entered World War I. He remained in the military as a professional soldier, rising to the rank of brigadier general.

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