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Victor
Herbert
Strahm
October 26, 1897

–

May 11, 1957

Cemetery:

Forest Park East Cemetery

Victor Strahm scored 5 aerial victories in World War I to become an ACE. When the war ended he remained in the army, serving as a test pilot during the 1930’s. Following service in World War II he retired from the US Army Air Force with the rank of Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Service

    Rank:

    Major (Air Service)

    Batallion:

    91st Aero Squadron

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 13, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Air Service) Victor Herbert Strahm, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 91st Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Metz, France, 13 September 1918. Major Strahm displayed remarkable courage and skill in penetrating the enemy territory for a distance of 25 kilometers, flying at an altitude of less than 300 meters. His plane was subjected to intense fire from anti-aircraft guns in the region of Metz, and he was attacked by a superior number of German planes, one of which he destroyed. He completed his mission and returned with information of great military value.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Service)

    Batallion:

    91st Aero Squadron

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)

    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 (Air Service) Victor Herbert Strahm, United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving as a Pilot with the 91st Aero Squadron, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Conflans, France, 15 September 1918, while on a photographic mission.