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Charles Fischette began his World War II service with the Royal Canadian Air Force, and transferred to the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1942. During the war he became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war and a brief period in the reserves, he transferred to the new U.S. Air Force, and retired in 1968 as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    307th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    31st Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Charles Ralph Fischette (ASN: 0-885163), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 307th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    307th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    31st Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Charles Ralph Fischette (ASN: 0-885163), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 307th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.