Michael R. Yunck

Michael Ryan Yunck (August 19, 1918 – 1984) was a World War 2 Marine Corps ace, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 19, 1918. His action was on October 26 - December 10, 1942 in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area. He was a part of the Battalion, Marine Observation Squadron 251 (VMO-251). He was awarded the Silver Star by the president for his acts in the war. He later served in Vietnam and was awarded the gold star. He was also presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross.