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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frederic C. Gray

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Palestine, Texas

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Colonel. In 1941 he was director of training and gunnery at Foster Field, Texas. In 1943 he was assigned to Randolph Field, Texas to organize the Fighter Group in the new Central Instructors School. He was sent to England in 1944 to become wing executive, 66th Fighter Wing, Eighth Air Force and then commander, 78th Fighter Group. On February 1, 1945, he became director of operations, Headquarters Eighth Air Force.