Richard Gomez Candelaria | |
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| Born | July 14, 1922 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force Reserve California Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1943–1964 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit | 479th Fighter Group |
| Commands | 8195th Replacement Training Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart Air Medal (8) |
Richard Gomez Candelaria (born July 14, 1922) is an American flying ace in the 479th Fighter Group during World War II, who was credited with six aerial victories, including an Me 262.