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Francis H. Griswold
United States Air Force general (1904–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis Hopkinson Griswold (November 5, 1904[2] – April 11, 1989) was an American Air Force lieutenant general who was commandant of the National War College in Washington, D.C., and vice commander in chief, Strategic Air Command.
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Nickname(s) | Butch |
Born | (1904-11-05)November 5, 1904 Erie, Pennsylvania |
Died | April 11, 1989(1989-04-11) (aged 84) Laguna Hills, California[1] |
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Years of service | 1928–1964 |
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Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Air Medal |
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