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Lloyd
Paul
Heinzen
May 22, 1918

–

November 11, 1945

Born:

Garrison

, 

North Dakota

Home:

Garrison

, 

North Dakota

Lloyd Heinzen became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was killed in a flying accident near Beacon, New York, on November 11, 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 8 (VF-8)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Lloyd Paul Heinzen, 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 as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHT (VF-8), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 8 (VF-8)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Lloyd Paul Heinzen, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron EIGHT (VF-8), in action against the enemy during World War II.