Richard A. Peterson (aviator)

Richard Allen Peterson
Major Richard A "Pete" Peterson of the 357th Fighter Group
Major Richard A Peterson of the 357th Fighter Group
Nickname(s) Pete, Bud
Born (1923-02-26)February 26, 1923
Hancock, Minnesota
Died June 24, 2000(2000-06-24) (aged 77)
Allegiance United States
Service/branch 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

  1. ↑ William Hess. America's Top Eighth Air Force Aces in Their Own Words. Zenith Imprint. pp. 143–. ISBN 978-1-61060-702-5.
  2. ↑ Chris Bucholtz (20 December 2012). Mustang Aces of the 357th Fighter Group. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 37–. ISBN 978-1-78200-872-9.
  3. ↑ Martin W. Bowman (2006). Echoes of England: The 8th Air Force in World War Two. Tempus. ISBN 978-0-7524-3738-5.
  • "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.
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