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Gordon Blake
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Gordon Aylesworth Blake (July 22, 1910 ā September 1, 1997) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who served as director of the National Security Agency from 1962 to 1965.
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![]() Gordon Aylesworth Blake | |
Born | (1910-07-22)July 22, 1910 Charles City, Iowa |
Died | September 1, 1997(1997-09-01) (aged 87) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1931ā1965 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | National Security Agency Continental Air Command United States Air Force Security Service |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (2) |
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