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Frank
Walter
Gillespie
1912

–

July 21, 1996

Born:

Gaines

, 

Michigan

Frank Gillespie graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Frank Walter Gillespie, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the War Department General Staff from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gillespie and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.