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First Lieutenant Sterling Joseph Bushroe (AFSN: AO-1911963), United States Air Force, was captured by communist forces after he was shot down over North Korea on 11 September 1951, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    35th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Sterling Joseph Bushroe (AFSN: AO-1911963), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 35th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, in Korea.