Charles F. Gumm Jr.

Charles F. Gumm Jr.
Gumm, c. 1942–1944
Birth nameCharles Francis Gumm Jr.
Nickname(s)Chuck
Born(1920-10-29)October 29, 1920
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 1944(1944-03-01) (aged 23)
Suffolk, England
Buried
Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Forces
Years of service1942–1944
Rank First lieutenant
Unit
Battles / warsWorld 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]

  1. ^ Pettit, Stefanie (October 14, 2010). "Pilot left a legacy here, abroad". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved July 11, 2023.