Bud Anderson
American fighter
Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson is a retired officer in the United States Air Force, a triple ace of World War II, and the highest scoring living American fighter ace. During the war he was the highest scoring flying ace in his P-51 Mustang squadron.... Wikipedia
Born: 1922 (age 102 years), Oakland, CA
Spouse(s): Eleanor Cosby (m. 1945; died 2015)
Awards: Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit (2), Distinguished Flying Cross (5), and more
Battles/wars: World War II; Vietnam War
Children: 2
Commands held: 69th Fighter-Bomber Squadron; 18th Tactical Fighter Wing; 355th Tactical Fighter Wing