John C Spahr
Era | Global War on Terrorism |
---|---|
Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 4 |
Plaque Number | 3 |
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Naval Aviator
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Meritorious Service, Air Medal w/Combat "v" 1 Star and 2 Strike/Flight Awards, Achievement, Combat Action, Unit Commendation, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Global War on Terrorism Service, Sea Service Deployment w/2 Stars
On patrol from the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), John Died on 2 May 2005 in Central Iraq while piloting his single seat FIA-18C Hornet.
DEATH RATTLERS
VMFA - 323
Inspirational leader, "Top Gun" Instructor, and superb pilot