John A. Zink

John Anthony Zink (born 18 August 1921 at Saint Marys) was a American Junior Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. John Zink joins the Navy June 18, 1942 to become a pilot. It gets its wings and a promotion to Enseign August 1, 1943. He was assigned to the VF 11 and participated in the battles from the USS Hornet. It is paid for a short time to VF 18 aboard the Intrepid and then aboard the USS Hancock to serve with the VF 7. He won one victory each of these two units. Finally he returned to the VF 11 and receives a DFC and 3 AM and a Strike / AM flight (for 5 combat missions). After the war, he resumed studies and exercises as a dentist.

Awards

 * Distinguished Flying Cross
 * Air Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters