Cpt James Francis Rigg (July 18, 1915 - July 11, 2004) from Saginaw, Michigan was a World War II Double Ace pilot who shot down eleven Japanese aircraft in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, including a Japanese Ace.

[7] In July 1937 he joined the U.S. Navy Air Corps and became a fighter pilot.

[7] During World War II Rigg as assigned to Fighter Squadron 15 (VF-15) and served on the USS Essex.

[8] While in commanding his squadron of Hellcats in the Philippines, he shot down five Japanese aircraft in one day.

He earned his reputation as part of the Carrier Air Group (CAG-15) commanded by David McCampbell.