Cyril F. Homer

Cyril Filcher Homer (April 29, 1919 – August 10, 1975) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace who was credited with shooting down 15 aircraft during World War II.

Early life Homer was born on 1919 in New Jersey, before moving to the West Coast during his youth. He attended the University of California before joining the U.S. Army Reserves.

Army Presidential Unit Citation American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Philippine Liberation Medal

Distinguished Service Cross citation

Homer, Cyril F. Captain (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force Date of Action: April 3, 1944

Citation:

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Cyril Filcher Homer, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, Fifth Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 3 April 1944, in the Southwest Pacific Area. On this date, Captain Homer shot down FOUR enemy aircraft in a single engagement. Captain Homer's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces."