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John
Frost
, II
MIA (WWII) KIA

Home:

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila (Wall of the Missing)

John Frost was Pilot of a Flying Fortress bomber that was shot down in November 1942. He and five members of his crew were awarded posthumous Silver Stars for their last mission. Multiple, multiple parachutes were seen by other bombers in the formation, but no trace of the survivors was ever found.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    65th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    43d Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    November 22, 1942
    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 205 (September 24, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John Frost, II (ASN: 0-401157), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 65th Bombardment Squadron, 43d Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations against enemy shipping of the southern coast of New Britain Island in Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, on 22 November 1942. After locating two Japanese destroyers, the bomber attacked and was hit by antiaircraft fire which set it on fire, forcing the crew to bail out in hostile territory. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Frost, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.