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Alfred
Lynn
Frendberg
February 28, 1919

–

February 13, 2002

Born:

Hillsboro

, 

North Dakota

Home:

Hillsboro

, 

North Dakota

Alfred Frendberg became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Alfred Lynn Frendberg, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against the enemy while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SIXTEEN (VF-16), during World War II.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Alfred Lynn Frendberg, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SIXTEEN (VF-16), 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, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Alfred Lynn Frendberg, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against the enemy while serving as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron SIXTEEN (VF-16), during World War II.