About Frank B. Baldwin
Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 84). Frank B. Baldwin was a military personnel.
Career F4U Corsair: The type of plane that Baldwin was flying when he earned his Distinguished Cross Medal escorting B-25 bombers. Baldwin enlisted in 1942 and flew he flew in over 186 missions in the Pacific Theatre of World War II.
Awards
6 Air Medals Congressional Gold Medal (2015) Distinguished Flying Cross#tag:ref|His Distinguished Flying cross citation cites his bravery in leading a mission escorting B-25 bombers to bomb Buka and Bonis airfields. The bombers destroyed 21 of the 25 aircraft on the ground. Baldwin flew his aircraft through flak and managed to shoot down an enemy Japanese plane. The mission also succeeded in destroying two enemy ships, and 2 barges.
Death In 2004 Baldwin died in Hospice after struggling with cancer for several years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank B. Baldwin?
WWII Ace US Marine Pilot
When was Frank B. Baldwin born?
Frank B. Baldwin was born on 20 February 1920.
When did Frank B. Baldwin die?
Frank B. Baldwin died on 17 April 2004.
What was Frank B. Baldwin's occupation?
Frank B. Baldwin was a military personnel.
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