Perry J. Dahl

Perry J. Dahl
Perry J. Dahl
	Dahl in 1944 onboard his P-38
Nickname(s)	PJ
Born	18 February 1923; North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died	2 December 2024 (aged 101); Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1940–1978
Rank	Colonel
Unit	475th Fighter Group; 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron; 56th Special Operations Wing;
Commands	56th Special Operations Wing;
Battles / wars	World War II; Vietnam War
Awards	Silver Star; Legion of Merit; Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal; Purple Heart; Meritorious Service Medal (2); Air Medal (16);

Perry John Dahl (18 February 1923 – 2 December 2024) was a United States Air Force colonel and a flying ace, who was credited in destroying nine enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II.