Ben Kuroki

American pilot and World War II sergeant

Ben Kuroki - American pilot and World War II sergeant
Born

May 16th, 1917
108 years ago

Died

September 1st, 2015
10 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Served as a pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Kuroki flew combat missions in the Pacific Theater and became the first Japanese American to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. His military career included significant contributions to aerial bombing campaigns against enemy targets. After the war, Kuroki returned to civilian life and continued to advocate for Japanese American rights.

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross

First Japanese American pilot in WWII

Flew over 30 combat missions

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