About Francis G. Brink
Lived 1893 – 1952 (aged 58). Francis G. Brink was an American military officer.
Francis Gerard Brink (22 August 189324 June 1952) was a brigadier general in the United States Army who served in World War II. He was the first commander of MAAG Indo-China and was found dead of gunshot wounds in the Pentagon on 24 June 1952.
Early life and education Francis Gerard Brink was born on 22 August 1893 in Marathon, New York. He graduated from Cornell University. In October 1950 he was appointed as the first commander of MAAG Indo-China. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Decorations Brink's decorations include Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart.
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United States Army officer (1893–1952)
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Francis G. Brink was born on 22 August 1893 in Marathon.
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Francis G. Brink died on 24 June 1952 in The Pentagon.
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