Charles H. MacDonald Military person

Colonel Charles Henry "Mac" MacDonald, USAF, (November 23, 1914 – March 3, 2002) was an American fighter ace. MacDonald commanded the 475th Fighter Group for 20 months in his P-38 Lightning, "Putt Putt Maru" with the unit number "100" and becoming the third ranking fighter ace in the Pacific during World War II.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 23, 1914
Birth place	DuBois Pennsylvania
Date of death	March 03, 2002

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Legion of Merit Silver Star Oak leaf cluster World War II Victory Medal (United States) Distinguished Service Cross (United States) American Campaign Medal Air Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal Commendation Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) American Defense Service Medal
military operations	World War II
military branch	United States Army Air Corps United States Air Force United States Army Air Forces
military command	23rd Fighter Wing 33rd Fighter Group 340th Pursuit Squadron 475th Fighter Group
service start	1938
service end	1961