Martinus Stenseth
Martinus Stenseth | |
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Lieutenant Martinus Stenseth, 28th Aero Squadron, Foucaucourt Aerodrome, France, 1918 | |
| Born | 11 June 1890 Heiberg, Minnesota, USA |
| Died | 25 June 1979 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Air Service, United States Army |
| Years of service | 1916 - 1947 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 28th Aero Squadron USAAS |
| Commands | 28th Aero Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star |
| Other work | Founded and commanded Nellis Air Force Base |
Brigadier General Martinus Stenseth began his career in the Minnesota National Guard in June 1916, before the United States entered World War I. He remained in the military as a professional soldier, rising to the rank of brigadier general.