Richard A. Peterson (aviator)
Richard Allen Peterson | |
|---|---|
 Major Richard A Peterson of the 357th Fighter Group | |
| Nickname(s) | Pete, Bud |
| Born | February 26, 1923 Hancock, Minnesota |
| Died | June 24, 2000 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Service number | O-739334 |
| Unit | 357th Fighter Group |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Air Medal (13) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Silver Star Croix de Guerre (French) |
Richard Allen Peterson (February 26, 1923 – June 24, 2000) was a fighter ace and a major in the United States Army Air Forces.[1][2][3]
See also
References
- ^ William Hess. America's Top Eighth Air Force Aces in Their Own Words. Zenith Imprint. pp. 143–. ISBN 978-1-61060-702-5.
- ^ Chris Bucholtz (20 December 2012). Mustang Aces of the 357th Fighter Group. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 37–. ISBN 978-1-78200-872-9.
- ^ Martin W. Bowman (2006). Echoes of England: The 8th Air Force in World War Two. Tempus. ISBN 978-0-7524-3738-5.
External links
- "Richard A. "Bud" Peterson 1923 - 2000". Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- "Richard A Peterson". American Air Museum in Britain. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
