Mihiel Gilormini
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Brigadier General Mihiel "Mike" Gilormini Pacheco (August 3, 1918 – January 29, 1988) was a United States Air Force officer who served in the Royal Air Force and in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was the recipient of the Silver Star, the Air Medal with four clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross 5 times. He was also a co-founder of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.
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Mihiel Gilormini | |
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Nickname(s) | "Mike" |
Born | (1918-08-03)August 3, 1918 Yauco, Puerto Rico |
Died | January 29, 1988(1988-01-29) (aged 69) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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Allegiance | United States of America (also British Commonwealth) |
Service/ | Royal Canadian Air Force (1941), Royal Air Force (1941–1942) United States Army Air Forces (1942–1947), United States Air Force (1947) Puerto Rico Air National Guard (1947–1975) |
Years of service | 1941–1975 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | 198th Tactical Fighter Squadron Puerto Rico Air National Guard |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross (5 times) Purple Heart Air Medal with four clusters |
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