Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen

Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen
Colonel Merlyn Dethlefsen
Born(1934-06-29)June 29, 1934
Greenville, Iowa, US
DiedDecember 14, 1987(1987-12-14) (aged 53)
Tarrant County, Texas, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Service years1954–1977
RankColonel
Unit354th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Commands96th Bombardment Wing
ConflictsVietnam War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Distinguished Flying Cross
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Air Medal (10)

Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen (June 29, 1934 – December 14, 1987) was a United States Air Force officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

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