Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen
Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen | |
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Colonel Merlyn Dethlefsen | |
| Born | June 29, 1934 Greenville, Iowa, US |
| Died | December 14, 1987 (aged 53) Tarrant County, Texas, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1954–1977 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Commands | 96th Bombardment Wing |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal 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.