About Lillian Kinkella Keil
Lived 1916 – 2005 (aged 88). Lillian Kinkella Keil was an American military officer, nurse and flight attendant.
Captain Lillian Kinkella Keil (November 17, 1916 – June 30, 2005) was a highly decorated American World War II and Korean War flight nurse. Keil made 250 evacuation flights (23 of them transatlantic) during World War II and 175 evacuation flights during the Korean War, becoming one of the most decorated women in American military history.
Biography Keil was born in Arcata, California.
In 1939, she became one of the first stewardesses for United Airlines.
Awards Keil was awarded 19 medals and ribbons, including: 4 Air Medals 2 Presidential Unit Citations 1 World War II Victory Medal 4 battle stars in World War II 1 Korean Service Medal with seven battle stars
In 2005 following her death, Congress passed a bill renaming the post office in Covina the Lillian Kinkella Keil Post Office.
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Who was Lillian Kinkella Keil?
American nurse (1916-2005)
When was Lillian Kinkella Keil born?
Lillian Kinkella Keil was born on 17 November 1916 in Arcata.
When did Lillian Kinkella Keil die?
Lillian Kinkella Keil died on 30 June 2005 in Covina.
What was Lillian Kinkella Keil's occupation?
Lillian Kinkella Keil was a military officer, nurse and flight attendant.
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Lillian Kinkella Keil was American.
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