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Frederick
Reynolds
Terrell
1913-11-13

–

1995-12-11

Born:

Boonville

, 

Missouri

Home:

Los Angeles

, 

California

Buried: 

Riverside

, 

California

Cemetery:

Riverside National Cemetery

Frederick Terrell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frederick Reynolds Terrell, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1962 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Terrell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    47th Bombardment Group (L)

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XII Air Support Command, General Orders No. 18 (May 19, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Frederick Reynolds Terrell (ASN: 0-20230), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Command Pilot of a Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 47th Bombardment Group (Light), TWELFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Tunisia, North Africa, in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Terrell, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    73d Air Division

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1962
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frederick Reynolds Terrell, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 73d Air Division, from 1960 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Terrell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frederick Reynolds Terrell, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Terrell culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.