Steve dePyssler

Steven L. dePyssler (July 19, 1919 – July 25, 2020) was an officer of the United States Air Force.

Steve dePyssler
Born(1919-07-19)July 19, 1919
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 25, 2020(2020-07-25) (aged 101)
Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army Air Forces
 United States Air Force
Years of service1941–1979
Rank Colonel
Battles/wars
Awards

Life

He was the only American to serve in World War II, Korean War, First Indochina War, Bay of Pigs invasion and the Vietnam War. He died of COVID-19 on July 25, 2020, six days after his 101th birthday.[1]

References
  1. Col. Steve dePyssler (1919 – 2020), only known American to serve in four wars


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