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First Lieutenant Robert J. Gillette (MCSN: 0-35468), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was shot down and captured during the Korean War on 12 October 1951 and was held until his release on 6 September 1953.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Marine Night Fighting Squadron 513 (VMF(N)-513)

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Robert J. Gillette (MCSN: 0-35468), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane in Marine Night Fighting Squadron FIVE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (VMF(N)-513), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea.