Bud Anderson

Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson was an officer in the United States Air Force and a triple ace of World War II. During the war he was the highest scoring... Wikipedia

• Nickname(s):  Bud
• Born:  January 13, 1922, Oakland, California, U.S.
• Age at death:  102 years
• Died:  May 17, 2024, Auburn, California, U.S.
• Buried at:  Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
• Allegiance:  United States
• Service/branch:  United States Army Air Forces, United States Air Force
• Years of service:  1942–1972
• Rank:  Colonel (retirement rank – 1972), Brigadier General (honorary promotion – 2022)
• Unit:  357th Fighter Group
• Commands held:  69th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing
• Battles/wars:  World War II, Vietnam War
• Awards:  Legion of Merit (2), Distinguished Flying Cross (5), Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal (16)
• Other work:  Manager of the McDonnell Aircraft Company's Flight Test Facility at Edwards AFB (1972–1998)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo