Fred V. Cherry
Fred Vann Cherry | |
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| Born | March 24, 1928 Suffolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2016 (aged 87) Washington D.C., U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1952–1981 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War (POW) |
| Awards | Air Force Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart (2) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (3) |
Fred Vann Cherry (March 24, 1928 – February 16, 2016) was a colonel and command pilot in the U.S. Air Force. A career fighter pilot, he served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.