Norman Kleiss
Norman Jack Kleiss | |
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Dusty Kleiss with his Distinguished Flying Cross, May 1942. | |
| Nickname(s) | Dusty |
| Born | March 7, 1916 Coffeyville, Kansas |
| Died | April 22, 2016 (aged 100) San Antonio, Texas |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1938–1962 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal |
| Other work | Author |
Norman Jack "Dusty" Kleiss (March 7, 1916 – April 22, 2016) was a dive-bomber pilot in the United States Navy during World War II. He was the only pilot to hit three Japanese ships with bombs during the Battle of Midway.