Michael J Estocin
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 34 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Air Medal (12), Navy Commendation w/Combat "V," Combat Action, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service w/3 Stars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign
Michael was lost in combat over North Vietnam on 26 April 1967. He was awarded posthumously the Medal of Honor. The USS Estocin FFG-15 was named in his honor.