Arthur Van Haren Jr.

Arthur Van Haren Jr.
Nickname"Van"
Born(1920-04-09)April 9, 1920
Superior, Arizona
DiedAugust 11, 1992(1992-08-11) (aged 72)
Dewey, Arizona
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1941–1946
Rank Lieutenant
UnitUSS Hornet (CV-12)
ConflictsWorld War II
Awards Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal
Purple Heart
Other workPrivate-practice attorney for more than 30 years in Phoenix, Arizona

Arthur Van Haren Jr. (April 9, 1920 – August 11, 1992) was a World War II fighter pilot who is considered the top fighter ace of World War II from Arizona. He may be one of very few highly decorated Hispanic fighter-pilot aces in the history of aerial warfare.

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