Frederick Walker Castle Military person

Frederick Walker Castle (October 14, 1908–December 24, 1944) was a general officer in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He was killed in action leading the bombing mission for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Personal facts

Frederick Walker Castle
Birth dateOctober 14, 1908
Birth place
Philippines , Manila
Date of deathDecember 24, 1944
Place of death
Belgium , Killed in action
Resting place
Belgium , Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Order of Kutuzov
Legion of Honour
Air Medal
Medal of Honor
Croix de guerre (Belgium)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Army Air Forces
military command
4th Combat Bombardment Wing
94th Bombardment Group

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Frederick Walker Castle on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.afa.org/magazine/valor/0388valor.asp