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Gustav
E.
Lundquist
POW (WWII)
1919

–

Born:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

Home:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

During World War II, Gustav Lundquist was credited with shooting down two enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1969 as a Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    486th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    353d Fighter Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Gustav E. Lundquist (ASN: 0-404122), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 486th Fighter Squadron, 353d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Gustav E. Lundquist (ASN: 0-404122), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lundquist culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    486th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    353d Fighter Group

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    July 29, 1944
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 28134

    Major (Air Corps) Gustav E. Lundquist (ASN: 0-404122), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down over enemy-occupied territory on 29 July 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.