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Col. George A. "Pop" Doersch -359th Fighter Group 10.5 Victories, 2 Damaged - DOUBLE ACE
	DECORATIONS Air Medal with 14 Oak Leaf Clusters Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters Silver Star Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Service Award with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters The Croix de Guerre Colonel Doersch in front of the English manor where he was staying. His nickname was "Pop" because he was 23 years old. Logo of the 359th Fighter Group
	Colonel Doersch in front of his P-47 Thunderbolt
	Colonel Doersch in front of his P-47 Thunderbolt

Below :Lt. McCoskey (r) with Col. George A. "Pop" Doersch (l) after Lt. McCoskey's release from prison camp in 1945.