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Ben Kuroki

United States Air Force airmen · United States · On the map · Journalists · Lived 1917 to 2015 · aged 98

Ben Kuroki was the only American of Japanese descent in the United States Army Air Forces to serve in combat operations in the Pacific theater of World War II. He flew a total of 58 combat missions over Europe, North Africa, and Japan during World War II.

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A typical day, 30 days to 10 October 2026

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Awards

Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal

About this person

He was also an advocate for Japanese-Americans after World War II.

Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2015 · aged 98