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Donald
W.
Meuten
MIA (WWII) KIA

Born:

San Pedro

, 

California

Home:

Oakland

, 

California

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

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

During World War II, Donald Meuten became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 6 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, before he was himself reported as missing in action after a mission on May 7, 1944.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    8th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    May 7, 1944
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 284 (November 4, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Donald W. Meuten (ASN: 0-737195), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-40 Warhawk Night Fighter Airplane of the 8th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, on or about 7 May 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Meuten, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    8th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Donald W. Meuten (ASN: 0-737195), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-40N Fighter Pilot of the 8th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.