Fred Schlienz
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Wall | F |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 4 |
| Plaque Number | 2 |
Fred enlisted in the Army Infantry and was later selected for flight school. He earned his commission and flew with the U.S. Army Air Forces and later the U.S. Air Force from World War II through Vietnam. He flew numerous aircraft from the B-17 to the KC-135. He also flew 52 combat missins in Korea in the B-26 Marauder.
Capt Fred Schlienz
90th Sqdn 3rd Bomb Wing
B-26 Lt. Bomber
K-8 Air Base Kusan, Korea
Oct 1952 – Apr 1953
Flew B-17’s in WWII
Flew 52 missions in Korea B-26
KC-135’s in Vietnam
Air Medal w/1 OLC, Air Force Commendation w/1 OLC, Army Commendation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct, American Defense Service, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, National Defense Service, Korean Service, Air Force Longevity Service w/4 OLC, Armed Forces Reserve, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, United Nations Service
Plaque Wall Map
