Fruechting, Theodore

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Nationality:: American

Biography

Commander Fruechting was pilot of a Lockheed Ventura PV-1 submarine hunter.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant
Unit:: Patrol Bombing Squadron Squadron 149 (VPB-149), U.S. Navy

For combat actions occurring during period of March 25 - June 29, 1945 in the Asiatic/Pacific area.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Gold Star

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Gold Star

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Gold Star

Navy Aviator Wing

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- War History, VB 149, 9/16/43 to 10/1/44 & VPB 149, 10/1/44 to 6/1/45; Page 9 - Fold3.com
- Family & Documents

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