Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson Jr.

Ace Profiles

Ace: Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson Jr. Branch: United States Army Air Force Conflict: World War II Hometown: Oakland, CA Rank: Major Victories: 16 ¼ confirmed, two probables and 2 damaged Decorations: Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star, Air Medal with 15 Oak Leaf Clusters, French Croix de Guerre California native…

Dean Caswell

Ace Profiles

Ace: Dean Caswell Branch: United States Marine Corps Reserve Conflict: World War II Hometown: Banning, CA Rank: First Lieutenant Victories: Seven confirmed and one probable Decorations: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross with one Gold Star, Air Medal with four Gold Stars One of the last Marine fighter pilots to become an ace in World War II, Dean Caswell was born in Banning,…