Fred R. Haviland Jr. | |
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Born | Tampa, Florida, U.S. | March 24, 1915
Died | March 17, 1989 Winter Park, Florida, U.S. | (aged 73)
Buried | Orange Grove Cemetery Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Air Medal (7) |
Fred Russ Haviland Jr. (March 24, 1915 – March 17, 1989) was an American flying ace in the 355th Fighter Group during World War II, who was credited with 6 aerial victories.[1]