| Michael R. Yunck | |
| Birth Date: | 19 August 1918 |
| Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Death Date: | September 1, 1984 (aged 66) |
| Placeofburial: | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank: | Colonel |
| Battles: | World War II Vietnam War Korean War |
| Awards: | Silver Star (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Air Medal (3) |
Michael Ryan Yunck (August 19, 1918 – September 1, 1984) was a United States Marine Corps aviator and a flying ace of World War II, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat.[1]
Yunck was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 19, 1918. His action was on October 26 – December 10, 1942 in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands area. He was a part of the Battalion, Marine Observation Squadron 251 (VMO-251).[2] He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in the war. He later served as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a second Silver Star after his leg had to be amputated.[3] [4] [5] He was also presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross.[6]