The Dirt Wasp Podcast

Focus on Valor Series - LtCol Jay Ziemer and Lt Joe Sarnowski, U.S. Army Air Forces, WW II

January 26, 2023 Todd K. Hulsey Season 3 Episode 84
The Dirt Wasp Podcast
Focus on Valor Series - LtCol Jay Ziemer and Lt Joe Sarnowski, U.S. Army Air Forces, WW II
Show Notes

LtCol Jay Ziemer and Lt Joseph Sarnowski were part of the crew of a B-17 flying on a reconnaissance mission on June 16, 1943, that was ambushed by 21 Japanese Zeros. A forty minute battle between the B-17 and those 21 Zeros ensued. Both men were awarded the Medal of Honor - being the first crew of the same aircraft on a mission to be awarded the Medal. 

This episode is introduced by First Sergeant John David Wells, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, and Col Jay Seffern.

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