Pistole, Herbert | Flying Tigers AVG

Last Name:

Pistole

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First Name:

Herbert

Nickname:

Hub

Born/Died

1910/2002

Hometown:

Sparta, Tennessee

Squadron:

Second

Position:

Armorer

Victories

WWII and Life Itself !

Decorations:

1st Class 2nd Grade Order of the National Army, Navy and Air Force Medal during AVG, Bronze Star US Navy, WWII Victory, Navy Good Conduct, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Korean War Service, Korean War UN Medal, etc.

Pre AVG:

U.S. Navy

AVG Service:

One of only 6 ground personnel to be awarded a medal from China during the AVG period, for bravery under fire. Others receiving the medal included Harry Fox and Alex Milhalko.

Post AVG, WWII:

WWII US Navy, aboard the USS Hornet in battle.

Post War Career:

Retired USN Chief Petty Officer.