Francisco Mercado Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Francisco Mercado Jr.

Recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross

Date of Birth: 17-Feb-1920

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: 23-Sep-2005

Profession: electrician, navigator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Francisco Mercado Jr.
(February 17, 1920 – September 23, 2005) was a member of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross who earned his membership to the exclusive "Caterpillar Club" having saved his life by parachuting over England while returning from a mission with a crippled B-24 during World War II.