Joseph John Kruzel | |
|---|---|
 Kruzel in 1944 | |
| Nickname(s) | Joe |
| Born | February 17, 1918 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 10, 2002 (aged 84) Mary Esther, Florida, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1970 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | 17th Pursuit Squadron 9th Fighter Squadron 361st Fighter Group |
| Commands held | 323rd Fighter Squadron 361st Fighter Group 18th Fighter Group 354th Tactical Fighter Wing 832nd Air Division Fifth Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (4) |
Joseph John Kruzel (February 17, 1918 – July 10, 2002) was a United States Air Force major general and a flying ace during World War II.[1]
- ^ "Joseph J. Kruzel". United States Air Force. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
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