Reuben Denoff became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired as a U.S. Navy Commander in 1961.
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Reuben
Henry
Denoff
November 20, 1914
–
January 5, 1988
Born:
Chicago
,
Illinois
Home:
Chicago
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Reuben Henry Denoff, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a Fighter Pilot during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant, Junior GradeBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Reuben Henry Denoff, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot during World War II.