Frank Hurlbut enlisted in the Utah National guard before transferring to the U.S. Army Air Forces in February 1942. Lacking the requisite 2 years of college to become a pilot, he was given the rank of Flight Officer. During World War II, he became an ACE, credited with shooting down 9 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war he transferred to the new U.S. Air Force, and retired in 1964 at a Lieutenant Colonel.
Sponsored by:
Frank
Damon
Hurlbut
July 20, 1922
–
November 11, 2013
Born:
Park City
,
Utah
Home:
Park City
,
Utah
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Flight OfficerBatallion:
96th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
82d Fighter GroupDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Flight Officer Frank Damon Hurlbut (ASN: T-190446), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action 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.