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Howard
R.
Ebersole
February 8, 1922

–

January 4, 2004

Born:

Plymouth

, 

Michigan

Home:

Plymouth

, 

Michigan

After graduating from high school. Howard Ebersole joined the Merchant Marines where he was a radio operator from May 1940 until June 1942. He then enlisted in the Signal Corps in July 1942, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in December 1942, He became a B-24 pilot in 1944 and flew 16 combat missions over Europe. He transferred to the reserves in December 1945 and, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in January 1951, he was recalled to active duty for the Korean

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter-Bomber Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 391 (October 20, 1953)

    (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 Major Howard R. Ebersole (AFSN: 24476A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with as Pilot of P-51 and F-86 Fighter Airplanes of the 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Korea in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Ebersole, 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 Air Force.