page_title: John L. Jerstad
section_title: Legacy
hierarchical_section_title: John L. Jerstad / Legacy
caption_attribution_description: English: Gravestone of Major John Louis Jerstad at the Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial in Neupré Français&#160;: Pierre Tombale du Major John Louis Jerstad au Cimetière militaire américain de Neuville-en-Condroz (Neupré)
context_page_description: John Louis "Jack" Jerstad was a United States Army Air Forces officer who was posthumously awarded the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He received the medal for his actions as a B-24 pilot during a raid on Ploieşti, Romania, in World War II.
context_section_description: Seven years after his aircraft was shot down, the military notified Jerstad's family that his remains had been located. He was buried at the Ardennes American Cemetery near Neupré, Belgium.
  Jerstad-Agerholm Elementary/Middle School in Racine is named in honor of Jerstad and fellow Medal of Honor recipient and Racine native Harold C. Agerholm. The Legacy Museum, run by the Racine Veterans Center, includes an exhibit of photographs and artifacts relating to the two men.
caption: Jerstad's grave at Ardennes American Cemetery
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