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Rudolf Anderson

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USAF pilot, the only person killed by enemy fire during the Cuban Missile Crisis (1927-1962)

United StatesLived 1927 to 1962 · aged 35
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Rudolf Anderson Jr. was an American Air Force major and pilot. S. military's and Air Force's second-highest award and decoration for valor. S. fatality by enemy fire during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Anderson was killed when his U-2 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over Cuba.

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S-75 Dvina with V-750V 1D missile (NATO SA-2 Guideline) on a launcher. An installation similar to this one shot down Anderson's U-2 over Cuba.S-75 Dvina with V-750V 1D missile (NATO SA-2 Guideline) on a launcher. An installation similar to this one shot down Anderson's U-2 over Cuba.Memorial in Greenville, SC.Memorial in Greenville, SC.Plaque at Laughlin AFB, Texas.Plaque at Laughlin AFB, Texas.

Awards 5

Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Cross
Eagle Scout

Connected to Rudolf 6

Geoffrey de HavillandAlso won Air Force CrossJames R. ClapperAlso won Air Force Distinguished Service MedalGerald CarrAlso won Eagle ScoutC. Gordon FullertonAlso won Eagle ScoutAlexus GrynkewichAlso won Air Force Distinguished Service MedalHenry TizardAlso won Air Force Cross

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Rudolf Anderson Jr. was an American Air Force major and pilot. He was the first recipient of the Air Force Cross, the U.S. military's and Air Force's second-highest award and decoration for valor. The only U.S. fatality by enemy fire during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Anderson was killed when his U-2 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over Cuba. He had previously served in Korea during the Korean War.

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United States
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 1962 · aged 35
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