Chesley G. Peterson
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 34 years ago |
Date of birth | August 10,1920 |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
Born | Salmon |
Idaho | |
United States | |
Date of died | January 28,1990 |
Died | Riverside |
California | |
United States | |
Battles and wars | World War II |
Years of service | 1937–1939; 1940–1970 |
Service/branches | Royal Air Force |
United States Army Air Forces | |
United States Air Force | |
Job | Army officer |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Air Medal | |
Education | Command and General Staff College (CGSC) |
Year of servic | 1937–1939; 1940–1970 |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 576775 |
Chesley G. Peterson Life story
Major General Chesley G. Peterson was a career officer in the United States Air Force, and a flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II. As a fighter pilot in the European theater, he is best known for his time as the commander of the famous 4th Fighter Group during 1942–1943.