Gordon M. Graham
| Gordon M. Graham | |
|---|---|
 Lieutenant General Gordon M. Graham | |
| Nickname(s) | Ace, Gordy |
| Born |
16 February 1918 Ouray, Colorado |
| Died |
22 March 2008 (aged 90) Irvington, Virginia |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1973 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal with 28 OLC |
| Other work | Vice President, McDonnell Douglas (Far East Division) 1973-1980; Vice President, McDonnell Douglas (Congressional Liaison) 1980-1984 |
Gordon M. Graham (16 February 1918 – 22 March 2008) was a United States Air Force Lieutenant General. Graham was a combat pilot who, during World War II was credited with 7 aerial victories making him a flying ace. He is credited with a further 9.5 aircraft destroyed on the ground. By the end of World War II, Graham had flown 73 combat missions in the P-51 Mustang.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force website http://www.af.mil.
- LIEUTENANT GENERAL GORDON M. GRAHAM, United States Air Force.
- Gordon M. Graham, 90; Ace Fighter Pilot Flew In WWII, Korea, Vietnam Washington Post, Saturday, April 12, 2001.
- Gordon M. "Ace" Graham, Gathering of Eagles Foundation.
- Retired Lt. Gen. G.M. Graham dies, Richmond Times Dispatch, October 26, 2001.
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