Frank Andrews graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1906. In January 1943, at the height of World War II, Frank Andrews was named the Commander of all U.S. Forces in the European Theater of Operations, but he was soon after killed in the crash of a B-24 Liberator in Iceland on May 3, 1943. Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland is named for him.
Sponsored by:
Frank
Maxwell
Andrews
DNB (1943)
February 3, 1884
–
May 3, 1943
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
U.S. Forces in the European Theater of OperationsAction Date:
1942 – 1943
War Department General Orders No. 41 (July 21, 1943)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews (AFSN: 0-2144), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, U.S. Forces in the European Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Andrews and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States United States Army Air Forces.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
November 14, 1940 – September 19, 1941
War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1942)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews (AFSN: 0-2144), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the Panama Canal Air Force from 14 November 1940 to 19 September 1941. His wide experience in the Army Air Forces enabled him to supervise and coordinate the numerous complicated factors involved in providing and maintaining air equipment and trained organizations available for combat operations. Through intimate knowledge and by inspirational leadership, sound judgment, and devotion to duty, General Andrews created a strong tactical air command vital to the security of the Panama Canal. As Commanding General, Caribbean Defense Command from 1 September 1941 to 9 November 1942, he rendered services to the Government of outstanding character. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Andrews and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
U.S. Forces in the European Theater of OperationsAction Date:
1943
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding General, U.S. Forces in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.