Michael R. Yunck, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1918
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Michael R. Yunck
- Michael Ryan Yunck (August 19, 1918 – September 1, 1984) was a United States Marine Corps aviator and a flying ace of World War II, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat.Yunck was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 19, 1918.
- His action was on October 26 – December 10, 1942 in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands area.
- He was a part of the Battalion, Marine Observation Squadron 251 (VMO-251).
- He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in the war.
- He later served as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a second Silver Star after his leg had to be amputated.
- He was also presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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