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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Benjamin Franklin Giles

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Mineola, Texas

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

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Activity During WWII

Rated as a command pilot, combat observer, and aircraft observer. Served as Commanding General, IX Troop Carrier Command and later, Commanding General U.S. Army Air Forces, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations. Received the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Most Honorable Order of the Bath, degree of Honorary Companion (England).