Charles Haverland
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Charles Haverland entered the Army in November 1942. After training he was assigned to VF-20 (august 1944). On the 15th October 1944 he had first victories when he defeated one Tony and two- and one-half Oscars. On October 25th, he was credited with sinking a Japanese destroyer by firing his 5-inch HVAR rockets. He was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Silver Star and five Air Medals. |
| Commander Haverland is a US fighter ace credited with 6.5 victories. |