However , Erwin survived his burns . He was flown back to the United States , and after 30 months and 41 surgeries , his eyesight was restored and he regained use of one arm . He received a disability discharge as a master sergeant in October 1947 . In addition to the Medal of Honor and two Air Medals received earlier in 1945 , he was also awarded the Purple Heart , the World War II Victory Medal , the American Campaign Medal , three Good Conduct Medals , the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze campaign stars ( for participation in the Air Offensive Japan and Western Pacific campaigns ) , and the Distinguished Unit Citation Emblem
World War II Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal (United States)
Henry E. Erwin