Chesley G. Peterson
United States Air Force Major General
Died when: 69 years 171 days (833 months)Star Sign: Leo
Major General Chesley G.Peterson (August 10, 1920 – January 28, 1990) was a career officer in the United States Air Force, and a flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) in World War II.
As a fighter pilot in the European theater, he is best known for his time as the commander of the famous 4th Fighter Group during 1942–1943.
At 23, he was the youngest colonel in the USAAF.
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