🛩️First Lieutenant Jefferson J. DeBlanc leads a group of fighters to protect dive bombers from Japanese attacks.
🔥DeBlanc shoots down multiple enemy planes and survives a crash in the ocean.
🌴He evades capture in the jungle and is rescued by friendly natives.
🏆DeBlanc receives the Medal of Honor for his bravery and skill.
🇺🇸He is hailed as a hero and later passes away in 2007.
What did First Lieutenant Jefferson J. DeBlanc do in WWII?
—DeBlanc was a Marine fighter pilot who led a group of fighters to protect dive bombers from Japanese attacks.
How many enemy planes did DeBlanc shoot down?
—DeBlanc shot down multiple enemy planes during his mission.
Did DeBlanc survive a crash?
—Yes, he survived a crash in the ocean and evaded capture in the jungle.
What recognition did DeBlanc receive for his actions?
—DeBlanc received the Medal of Honor for his bravery and skill.
What happened to First Lieutenant Jefferson J. DeBlanc?
—DeBlanc is hailed as a hero and later passed away in 2007.
00:00First Lieutenant Jefferson J. DeBlanc leads a group of fighters to protect dive bombers from Japanese attacks.
09:20DeBlanc shoots down multiple enemy planes and survives a crash in the ocean.
12:59He evades capture in the jungle and is rescued by friendly natives.
18:49DeBlanc receives the Medal of Honor for his bravery and skill.
19:13He is hailed as a hero and later passes away in 2007.
