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Fred E. Gutt

1919 – 2012

American flying ace

United States Naval Aviator
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Lived 1919 – 2012 (aged 92). Fred E. Gutt was a united States Naval Aviator.

Fred Ernst Gutt (October 10, 1919 – June 30, 2012) was a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot who became an ace in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

Early life Fred E. Gutt was from Madison, Wisconsin, although he was born in Kronstadt, Romania. He was a 1941 graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

World War II Gutt was assigned to Marine fighter squadron VMF-223. Initially flying Grumman F4F Wildcats, 2d Lt. Gutt arrived with VMF-223 on Guadalcanal on 20 August 1942, to operate as part of the Cactus Air Force. He was evacuated with the unit on 12 October. Reequipped with Vought F4U-1 Corsairs, VMF-223 returned to action in the Solomon Islands in 1943.

On 28 December 1943, Gutt shot down three Japanese fighter planes in less than five minutes during a fighter sweep over Rabaul, bringing his score to seven. He finished his combat duty with eight kills. Four kills were each scored in the F4F and the F4U. He shot down four Mitsubishi A6M Zeros, two Rufes, a float biplane, and a bomber.

Gutt was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross twice.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
United States Naval Aviator
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards
Air Medal; Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
Also known as
Fred Ernst Gutt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred E. Gutt?

American flying ace (1919-2012)

When was Fred E. Gutt born?

Fred E. Gutt was born on 10 October 1919 in Brașov.

When did Fred E. Gutt die?

Fred E. Gutt died on 30 June 2012 in Rolling Bay.

What was Fred E. Gutt's occupation?

Fred E. Gutt was a united States Naval Aviator.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred E. Gutt

· Wikidata: Q28873621

· DBpedia: Fred E. Gutt

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