Michael J. Estocin
Michael John Estocin (April 27, 1931 – April 26, 1967 (presumed)) was a United States Navy officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.
Michael J. Estocin | |
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U.S. Navy photograph of then–Lt Cmdr Michael J. Estocin, taken during the Oct 1966 – May 1967 Western Pacific cruise of the USS Ticonderoga | |
| Born | April 27, 1931 Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | presumably April 26, 1967 (aged 35) Presumed near Haiphong, North Vietnam |
| Place of burial | remains never recovered; memorial marker placed at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1954–1967 |
| Rank | Captain (posthumous) |
| Unit | Attack Squadron 192 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War (MIA) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart (2) Air Medal (12) |
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