Gordon M. Graham

Gordon M. Graham

Lieutenant General Gordon M. Graham
Born 1918
Ouray, Colorado
Died 26 October 2001
Irvington, Virginia
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service 1940–1973
Rank Lieutenant General
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)

Gordon M. Graham (1918-2001) was a United States Air Force Lieutenant General. Graham was a combat pilot who, during World War II was credited with 7 aerial victories making him an flying ace. He is credited with a further 9.5 aircraft destroyed on the ground. By the end of World War II, Graham had flown 73 combat missions in the P-51 Mustang.

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