Elmer William Harris (July 22, 1925 – October 16, 1956) was a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and ace during the Korean War with the 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing. He is credited with shooting down eight enemy aircraft. His squadron mates included Iven C. "Kinch" Kincheloe Jr. Victories First: 17:10 – April 22, 1952 near Sinuiju, Korea "One YAK-9 type aircraft by strafing. Flying in the number two position in a flight of four F-86 aircraft, Major Harris' flight initiated a strafing attack on several semi-camouflaged YAK-9s on the runway at Sinuiju. Starting his strafing run from low altitude, Major Harris scored numerous strikes on one of the enemy aircraft. Major Harris' leader observed the YAK-9 burning fiercely." Second and third: April 26, 1952 Silver Star citation September 5, 1952. "Major Harris distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations as a Pilot. On that date, Major Harris was flying number three position in a flight of four F-86 type aircraft when the flight was attacked by a much larger force of enemy planes. The enemy's determined aggressiveness caused the flight to split into elements, and during a defensive maneuver, Major Harris' element was forced to break up. Immediately three of the enemy planes attacked the wingman and two attacked Major Harris. Disregarding his own precarious situation, Major Harris attacked the three MIGs, shooting one of them down and forcing the other two to break off. Then Major Harris switched his attention to his own attackers, but before he could gain the offensive, his wingman was again attacked by a flight of enemy planes. For a second time Major Harris completely disregarded personal safety to aid his wingman, and again he destroyed one of the enemy planes and forced the others to break off their attack. Through his high courage, aggressive airmanship, and outstanding devotion to duty in the face of direct enemy attack, Major Harris reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force." Fourth and fifth: 13:50 – May 4, 1952 near Sinuiju, Korea "Two YAK-9 type aircraft by strafing. While flying number two position in a flight of four F-86 aircraft, Major Harris' flight initiated a strafing attack on twenty-four YAK-9s parked near the runway at Sinuiju. Skillfully executing a strafing run on the enemy aircraft, Major Harris scored hits on two