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Kersting, George W.

Date of birth:
March 22nd, 1918
Date of death:
April 26th, 1988
Service number:
15064471
Nationality:
American

Biography

Captain George W.Kersting was a native of Cincinnati Oh. in Aderson Township Ohio. He learned to fly at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati Ohio. He signed up for free flying lessons provided by either the U.S.Government or the Cival Air Patrol.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Awarded on:
1943
For merit in Papua New Guinea.

Letter signed by Lt. Gen. George C. Kenny, 10 July 1943
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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