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Swede Vejtasa (Swede) was born on 27 July, 1914 in Paris, Montana, is an officer. Discover Swede Vejtasa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?
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Swede |
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| Age |
99 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
27 July 1914 |
| Birthday |
27 July |
| Birthplace |
Paris, Montana, US |
| Date of death |
(2013-01-23) |
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Montana |
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Swede Vejtasa Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Swede Vejtasa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Swede Vejtasa worth at the age of 99 years old? Swede Vejtasa’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from Montana. We have estimated
Swede Vejtasa's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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officer |
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Vejtasa died on January 23, 2013. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea.
He was also awarded two Bronze Stars, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal and was inducted into the Carrier Aviation Hall of Fame in 1987.
Vejtasa remained in the Navy after the end of the war and served in the Korean War as air officer aboard USS Essex (CV-9) from 1951 to 1953. He commanded the ammunition ship USS Firedrake (AE-14) from July 1959 to August 1960 and the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) from November 1962 to November 1963. He received the Legion of Merit for his work as Commander Fleet Air, Miramar, from 15 August 1965 to 7 June 1968. He retired on 1 July 1970 as a captain.
After the United States entered World War II, then Lieutenant (junior grade) Vejtasa attacked three Japanese "aircraft tenders or transports", scoring a direct hit on one of them "near Salamaua and Lae, New Guinea", on 10 March 1942, for which he was awarded his first Navy Cross.
During the Battle of the Coral Sea, he and several other dive bomber pilots sank the Japanese light aircraft carrier Shōhō on 7 May 1942. Walter Schindler, the staff gunnery officer and future vice admiral, filmed the day's strike as Vejtasa's rear gunner. The next day, while flying in defense of the U.S. task force, Vejtasa claimed three Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters shot down, despite flying a much slower but sturdy Dauntless dive bomber. For his actions during the battle, he was awarded his second Navy Cross.
He left Flying Squadron 10 in May 1943 and returned to the United States to serve as a flight instructor at Naval Air Station Atlantic City. He saw no further combat. At the end of the war, his tally was 10.25 victories, including a quarter shared credit for a Kawanishi H6K "Mavis" flying boat on 13 November 1942.
He joined the Navy in 1937 and became a Naval Aviator on 13 July 1939. Commissioned an ensign in August, he was first assigned to Scouting Squadron Five (VS-5) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) that same month, flying the Douglas SBD Dauntless.
Stanley Winfield "Swede" Vejtasa (27 July 1914 – 23 January 2013) was a United States Navy career officer and World War II flying ace. During the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, he was credited with downing seven Japanese aircraft in one mission, becoming an "ace in a day".
Vejtasa was born at an isolated homestead in Montana on July 27, 1914. He attended Montana State College, before transferring to the University of Montana.
