Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Louis
Arthur
Menard
May 2, 1921

–

Born:

Amery

, 

Wisconsin

Home:

Palmetto

, 

Florida

Louis Menard became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down nine enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Louis Arthur Menard, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot of a Fighting Squadron 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Louis Arthur Menard, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of a Fighting Squadron during World War II.