Charles F. Gumm Jr. | |
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![]() Gumm, c. 1942–1944 | |
Birth name | Charles Francis Gumm Jr. |
Nickname(s) | Chuck |
Born | Spokane, Washington, U.S. | October 29, 1920
Died | March 1, 1944 Suffolk, England | (aged 23)
Buried | Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1942–1944 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards |
Charles Francis Gumm Jr. (October 29, 1920 – March 1, 1944) was an American flying ace in the 354th Fighter Group and the first pilot to score an aerial victory in the North American P-51 Mustang.[1]
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