Arthur Chin Military person

Major Arthur Chin (Chinese: 陳瑞鈿; pinyin: Chén Ruìdiàn; Cantonese: Chan Sui-Tin; October 23, 1913 – September 3, 1997) was a pilot from the United States who participated in the Second Sino-Japanese War. Ethnically a Chinese American, Chin was compelled to defend his father's homeland when Japan invaded China. He was part of the first group of U.S. volunteer combat aviators. Chin is recognized as the United States' first ace in World War II.

Personal facts

Arthur Chin
Birth dateOctober 23, 1913
Birth place
Portland Oregon
Date of deathSeptember 03, 1997

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Military person

allegianceCanton Provincial Air Force National Revolutionary Army
award
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations
Second Sino-Japanese War

Arthur Chin on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://colimited.blog.163.com/blog/static/18009800820114240515175
  2. http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/china_chin.htm