MILTON JAEGER
The distinguished flying cross was awarded recently to Second Lt. Milton A.
Jaeger, 23-year-old Manitowoc Ninth air force P-38 Lightning pilot, who was
reported missing in action following a dive-bombing mission near Dreux, France
on Aug. 14, 1944.
The citation singled out Lt. Jaeger for his extraordinary achievement in aerial
flight against the enemy from May to August, 1944. During this period Lt. Jaeger
participated in many dangerous missions over northern and western Europe. His
aerial proficiency and tactical skill were particularly marked by the aggressive
manner in which he attacked and destoyed enemy installations, equipment and
material in the face of great difficulties. In low-level attacks against the
enemy he continually displayed great courage and brilliant leadership despite
the hazards of intense enemy fire and adverse weather conditions.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Jaeger of Manitowoc, he was graduated from Lincoln high
school in 1939 and received his wings and commission in October, 1943.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1945 P. 5
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MISSING IN ACTION
Second Lieut. Milton Jaeger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Jaeger, route 3, is
missing in action after being on a mission over France, Aug. 14. He is a pilot
of a P-38 Lightning fighter plane with the Ninth Air Force.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 5, 1944 page 14
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By direction of the president, Lt. Milton A. Jaeger, son of Mrs. Linda Jaeger,
route 3, who is missing in action, was awarded the air medal with one silver
oak leaf cluster, representing five additional awards of the same decoration,
in recognition of meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight
in the European Theater of operations. He had completed the required number of
operational sorties against the enemy. Since these awards cannot be formerly
present to Lt. Jaeger at this time, the decorations have been given to his
mother.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Apr. 28, 1945 page 16
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[d. France/age 23 yrs./bur. 05-18-1949/bur. on Almon Jaeger lot]
[Ace Fighter Pilot/In loving memory/Lt. Milton A. Jaeger/9th Air Force/
Killed in Dreux,France/Aug. 14, 1944]
The distinguished flying cross was awarded recently to Second Lt. Milton A.
Jaeger, 23-year-old Manitowoc Ninth air force P-38 Lightning pilot, who was
reported missing in action following a dive-bombing mission near Dreux, France
on Aug. 14, 1944.
The citation singled out Lt. Jaeger for his extraordinary achievement in aerial
flight against the enemy from May to August, 1944. During this period Lt. Jaeger
participated in many dangerous missions over northern and western Europe. His
aerial proficiency and tactical skill were particularly marked by the aggressive
manner in which he attacked and destoyed enemy installations, equipment and
material in the face of great difficulties. In low-level attacks against the
enemy he continually displayed great courage and brilliant leadership despite
the hazards of intense enemy fire and adverse weather conditions.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Jaeger of Manitowoc, he was graduated from Lincoln high
school in 1939 and received his wings and commission in October, 1943.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1945 P. 5
********
MISSING IN ACTION
Second Lieut. Milton Jaeger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Jaeger, route 3, is
missing in action after being on a mission over France, Aug. 14. He is a pilot
of a P-38 Lightning fighter plane with the Ninth Air Force.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 5, 1944 page 14
********
By direction of the president, Lt. Milton A. Jaeger, son of Mrs. Linda Jaeger,
route 3, who is missing in action, was awarded the air medal with one silver
oak leaf cluster, representing five additional awards of the same decoration,
in recognition of meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight
in the European Theater of operations. He had completed the required number of
operational sorties against the enemy. Since these awards cannot be formerly
present to Lt. Jaeger at this time, the decorations have been given to his
mother.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Apr. 28, 1945 page 16
********
[d. France/age 23 yrs./bur. 05-18-1949/bur. on Almon Jaeger lot]
[Ace Fighter Pilot/In loving memory/Lt. Milton A. Jaeger/9th Air Force/
Killed in Dreux,France/Aug. 14, 1944]
MILTON JAEGER
The distinguished flying cross was awarded recently to Second Lt. Milton A.
Jaeger, 23-year-old Manitowoc Ninth air force P-38 Lightning pilot, who was
reported missing in action following a dive-bombing mission near Dreux, France
on Aug. 14, 1944.
The citation singled out Lt. Jaeger for his extraordinary achievement in aerial
flight against the enemy from May to August, 1944. During this period Lt. Jaeger
participated in many dangerous missions over northern and western Europe. His
aerial proficiency and tactical skill were particularly marked by the aggressive
manner in which he attacked and destoyed enemy installations, equipment and
material in the face of great difficulties. In low-level attacks against the
enemy he continually displayed great courage and brilliant leadership despite
the hazards of intense enemy fire and adverse weather conditions.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Jaeger of Manitowoc, he was graduated from Lincoln high
school in 1939 and received his wings and commission in October, 1943.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1945 P. 5
********
MISSING IN ACTION
Second Lieut. Milton Jaeger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Jaeger, route 3, is
missing in action after being on a mission over France, Aug. 14. He is a pilot
of a P-38 Lightning fighter plane with the Ninth Air Force.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 5, 1944 page 14
********
By direction of the president, Lt. Milton A. Jaeger, son of Mrs. Linda Jaeger,
route 3, who is missing in action, was awarded the air medal with one silver
oak leaf cluster, representing five additional awards of the same decoration,
in recognition of meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight
in the European Theater of operations. He had completed the required number of
operational sorties against the enemy. Since these awards cannot be formerly
present to Lt. Jaeger at this time, the decorations have been given to his
mother.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Apr. 28, 1945 page 16
********
[d. France/age 23 yrs./bur. 05-18-1949/bur. on Almon Jaeger lot]
[Ace Fighter Pilot/In loving memory/Lt. Milton A. Jaeger/9th Air Force/
Killed in Dreux,France/Aug. 14, 1944]
The distinguished flying cross was awarded recently to Second Lt. Milton A.
Jaeger, 23-year-old Manitowoc Ninth air force P-38 Lightning pilot, who was
reported missing in action following a dive-bombing mission near Dreux, France
on Aug. 14, 1944.
The citation singled out Lt. Jaeger for his extraordinary achievement in aerial
flight against the enemy from May to August, 1944. During this period Lt. Jaeger
participated in many dangerous missions over northern and western Europe. His
aerial proficiency and tactical skill were particularly marked by the aggressive
manner in which he attacked and destoyed enemy installations, equipment and
material in the face of great difficulties. In low-level attacks against the
enemy he continually displayed great courage and brilliant leadership despite
the hazards of intense enemy fire and adverse weather conditions.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Jaeger of Manitowoc, he was graduated from Lincoln high
school in 1939 and received his wings and commission in October, 1943.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1945 P. 5
********
MISSING IN ACTION
Second Lieut. Milton Jaeger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Jaeger, route 3, is
missing in action after being on a mission over France, Aug. 14. He is a pilot
of a P-38 Lightning fighter plane with the Ninth Air Force.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 5, 1944 page 14
********
By direction of the president, Lt. Milton A. Jaeger, son of Mrs. Linda Jaeger,
route 3, who is missing in action, was awarded the air medal with one silver
oak leaf cluster, representing five additional awards of the same decoration,
in recognition of meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight
in the European Theater of operations. He had completed the required number of
operational sorties against the enemy. Since these awards cannot be formerly
present to Lt. Jaeger at this time, the decorations have been given to his
mother.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Apr. 28, 1945 page 16
********
[d. France/age 23 yrs./bur. 05-18-1949/bur. on Almon Jaeger lot]
[Ace Fighter Pilot/In loving memory/Lt. Milton A. Jaeger/9th Air Force/
Killed in Dreux,France/Aug. 14, 1944]
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