World War II Honoree

Fredric Arnold

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Relationship

A Grateful American

He flew 50 combat missions as a P-38 fighter pilot of the Class 42-J Group in North Africa, ending his tour as squadron leader. Follow combat, he was assigned to the Office of Flying Safety and in that capacity, wrote and illustrated the first official flight manuals for the P-38, P-51, P-47 and XP-80. He was promoted to Major at the age of 23. Received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with Nine Oak Leaf Clusters.