Joseph Kristufek Receiving Distinguished Flying Cross and Four Clusters

Name/Title

Joseph Kristufek Receiving Distinguished Flying Cross and Four Clusters

Description

Photograph of George Winne awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross and four clusters to Joseph Kristufek for his service in the Pacific theater.

Context

Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) during World War II.

Collection

Joseph R. Kristufek Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.0011

Source or Donor

Rick Kristufek

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1943 - 1945

Update Date

August 2, 2024