RIP most decorated USMC Aviator Col Reusser

[MrBern]

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/06/rob_finchthe_oregonian2002us_m.html

Col. Kenneth L. Reusser
the most decorated U.S. Marine Corps aviator in history.
BlackSheep Squadron veteran

Reusser flew an amazing 253 combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was shot down in all three wars -- five times in all. He earned two Navy Crosses, four Purple Hearts and two Legions of Merit among his 59 medals.

 

[bobalooba]

not to speak ill of the dead but wouldn't getting shot down in every war you participated in be a bad thing?

 

[WH1]

Semper Fidelis Colonel Rest in peace, you've earned it.

Interesting to note that Oregon produced and was home to several Marine pilots of note including Colonel Reusser.

Also Major General Marion Carl, first Marine ace, leader in the development of the Marine Corps postwar aviation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Carl

Colonel Bruce Porter, Marine nightfighter ace
http://warbirds.chez.com/porter.html