Frank Worth Elliott, Jr.

Major General
Frank Worth Elliott, Jr.
Birth name Frank Worth Elliott, Jr.
Born December 2, 1924
Statesville, North Carolina
Died October 20, 1997
Rantoul, Illinois
Place of burial Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service 1942–1975
Rank Major General
Commands held 92d Air Refueling Wing
14th Air Division
307th Strategic Wing
7217th Air Division
Battles/wars World War II
Vietnam War
Awards Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Distinguished Service Order

Frank Worth Elliott, Jr. (December 2, 1924 – October 20, 1997)[1] was a Major General in the United States Air Force. General Elliott served in World War II as the captain of a B-24 Liberator, commander of the 14th Strategic Aerospace Division, and commander of Chanute Air Force Base[2] in Rantoul, IL. Elliott also held the distinction of having piloted the SR-71 Blackbird.[3]

During his military career, General Elliott was awarded several commendations.[4] Among them were the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross.,[5] and The Order of the Sword.[6]

Following his retirement from the USAF in 1975, General Elliott resided in Rantoul, IL. When Chanute AFB closed in September 30, 1993, General Elliott worked as an economic development consultant for the city and was instrumental in helping the city attract corporations to fill the vacuum left behind by the base closing.[7] Following his death, Rantoul National Aviation Center was formally renamed Frank Elliott Field.

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