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Harlan
Iver
Gustafson
December 29, 1917

–

April 18, 1984

Born:

Joliet

, 

Illinois

Home:

Norristown

, 

Pennsylvania

Before joining the Navy, Harlan Gustafson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was an All-American end on the football team. He became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 8 (VF-8)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Harlan Iver Gustafson, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHT (VF-8), in action against the enemy during World War II.