Gordon M. Graham
Gordon M. Graham | |
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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.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force website http://www.af.mil.
- LIEUTENANT GENERAL GORDON M. GRAHAM, United States Air Force.
- Gordon M. Graham, 90; Ace Fighter Pilot Flew In WWII, Korea, Vietnam Washington Post, Saturday, April 12, 2001.
- Gordon M. "Ace" Graham, Gathering of Eagles Foundation.
- Retired Lt. Gen. G.M. Graham dies, Richmond Times Dispatch, October 26, 2001.
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