Frank B. Baldwin
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BirthnameFrank Bernard Baldwin
NicknameYank
BornFebruary 20, 1920
DiedApril 17, 2004 (aged 84)
Frank B. Baldwin | |
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 Frank B. Baldwin | |
| Birth name | Frank Bernard Baldwin |
| Nickname | Yank |
| Born | February 20, 1920 |
| Died | April 17, 2004 (aged 84) |
| Buried | Rose Hill Burial Park, Ohio |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch | |
| Service years | 1942-1950 |
| Rank | Major[1] |
| Unit | Marine Fighting Squadron 221 |
| Commands | Commander South Pacific |
| Awards | |
| Spouse | Margaret "Reb" [1] |
| Relations | 4 children |
Mjr Frank Bernard Baldwin (February 20, 1920 – April 17, 2004) from Pittsburg, Michigan was a United States Marine Corps World War II Ace pilot who shot down 10 enemy aircraft in combat.[2] He was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.[3]
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Baldwin enlisted in 1942 and flew he flew in over 186 missions in the Pacific Theatre of World War II.[4] In one reconnaissance mission over Kyushu April 6, 1944, Baldwin shot down four Japanese enemy aircraft.[5]
Awards
- 6 Air Medals
- Congressional Gold Medal (2015)[6]
- Distinguished Flying Cross[N 1]
- Purple Heart
- Navy Cross
- United States Marine corps Hall of Fame[4]