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Dirck
deRyee
Westervelt
KIA (Korea)
March 4, 1921

–

April 29, 1951

Home:

Albany

, 

New York

Buried: 

Tanggok

, 

Republic of Korea

Cemetery:

U.N. Military Cemetery

The son of Brigadier General William Westervelt (USA-Ret.), Dirck Westervelt graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    35th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Dirck deRyee Westervelt (AFSN: 16951A), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 35th Fighter-Bomber Squadron in Korea, His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.