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John
Herman
Hoefker
May 24, 1919

–

July 18, 1990

Born:

Covington

, 

Kentucky

Home:

Fort Mitchell

, 

Kentucky

Buried: 

Taylor Mill

, 

Kentucky

Cemetery:

Floral Hills Cemetery

During World War II, John Hoefker became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 8.5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat while piloting an F-6 fighter airplane (the photo-reconnaissance version of the P-51).

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    10th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 39 (February 28, 1945)

    (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 Captain (Air Corps) John Herman Hoefker (ASN: 0-44218), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an F-6 Reconnaissance Airplane of the 10th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hoefker, 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:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    10th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Herman Hoefker (ASN: 0-44218), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a F-6 Pilot of the 10th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, NINTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the ETO 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    10th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Herman Hoefker (ASN: 0-44218), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a F-6 Pilot of the 10th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, NINTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the ETO 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.