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Frank
Lewis
Hines
January 6, 1927

–

Home:

Indianapolis

, 

Indiana

Frank Hines graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1952. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    February 23, 1969

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Frank Lewis Hines, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on 23 February 1969. On that date, Major Hines successfully made an emergency take-off while his base was under a severe rocket barrage. He then defended a friendly outpost against hostile probes; and when diverted to support a compound under heavy rocket and mortar attack, his aircraft silenced several hostile positions in spite of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire which severely damaged the aircraft. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Hines has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    December 22, 1968

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Frank Lewis Hines, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an AC-47 Aircraft Commander near Go Dau Ha, Republic of Vietnam, on 22 December 1968. On that date, Major Hines defended a United States Army outpost that was under intense mortar attack and serious ground assaults by a hostile force. Major Hines, in the face of intense and visible hostile ground fire, continued a relentless attack that silenced both the mortar positions and anti-aircraft gun sites which permitted fighter strikes to deliver their ordnance with minimal ground fire. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Hines reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.