Korean War
| Service # | AO-821528 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | April 3 1951 |
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Major Mikalauskas was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Major Mikalauskas was the pilot of a F-84E Thunderjet fighter with the 523rd Fighter Escort Squadron, 27th Fighter Escort Wing. On April 3, 1951, while on a combat mission, his aircraft struck Hill 366 about three miles west of Kumchon, Korea.