Ace Profiles

Take an in-depth look at American Fighter Aces and their stories of bravery and aerial victory.

Charles G. “Chick” Cleveland

Ace: Charles G. “Chick” Cleveland Branch: United States Air Force Conflict: Korean War Hometown: Honolulu, HI Rank: First Lieutenant Victories: Five confirmed, one probable and four damaged Decorations: Silver Star, Distinguished Service Medal with one Oak Leaf…

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Richard S. Ritchie

Ace: Richard S. Ritchie Branch: United States Air Force Conflict: Vietnam War Hometown: Reidsville, NC Rank: Captain Victories: Five confirmed Decorations: Air Force Cross, Silver Star with three Oak Leaf…

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Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson Jr.

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…

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Dean Caswell

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…

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Charles E. Yeager

Ace: Charles E. Yeager Branch: United States Army Air Force Conflict: World War II Hometown: Myrna, WV Rank: Captain Victories: 11 ½ confirmed, three damaged Decorations: Distinguished Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star with…

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David M. Peterson

Ace: David M. Peterson Branch: United States Air Service Conflict: World War I Hometown: Honesdale, PA Rank: Major Victories: Six confirmed Decorations: Distinguished Service Cross, French Croix de Guerre   Born on 2 July 1894 in Honesdale,…

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Edward V. Rickenbacker

Ace: Edward V. Rickenbacker Branch: United States Air Service Conflict: World War I Hometown: Columbus, OH Rank: Captain Victories: 26 confirmed (22 aircraft, four balloons) Decorations: Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross with nine Oak Leaf Clusters,…

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Frank C. Hearrell Jr.

Ace: Frank C. Hearrell Jr. Branch: United States Naval Reserve Conflict: World War II Hometown: Bronte, TX Rank: Lieutenant Victories: Five confirmed, one damaged Decorations: Distinguished Flying Cross with one Gold Star, Bronze Star with Combat…

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James Jabara

Ace: James Jabara Branch: United States Army Air Force Conflict: World War II, Korean War Hometown: Muskogee, OK Rank: Major Victories: 16 ½ confirmed (1 ½ in World War II and 15 in Korea), four probable…

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Robin Olds

Ace: Robin Olds Branch: United States Army Air Force Conflict: World War II, Vietnam War Hometown: Honolulu, HI Rank: Major Victories: 18 confirmed, five probable Decorations: Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with…

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