Alexander Vraciu Military person

Alexander Vraciu (November 2, 1918 – January 29, 2015) was a United States Navy fighter ace and Medal of Honor nominee during World War II. He once shot down six Japanese dive bombers in eight minutes.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 02, 1918
Birth place	East Chicago Indiana , United States , Indiana

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Military person

allegiance	United States
award	Navy Cross Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	Battle of the Philippine Sea World War II Raid on Kwajelein First Truk Raid
military branch	United States Navy
military unit	USS Intrepid (CV-11) USS Independence (CVL-22) USS Lexington (CV-16)
service start	1942
service end	1964