Frank S. Besson Jr.
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Frank Schaffer Besson Jr., CBE (May 30, 1910 – July 15, 1985) was a United States Army general who most notably served as the first commander of the US Army Materiel Command.
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Frank S. Besson Jr. | |
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Born | (1910-05-30)May 30, 1910 Detroit, Michigan |
Died | July 15, 1985(1985-07-15) (aged 75) Walter Reed Army Medical Center |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1932–1970 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Army Materiel Command Transportation Corps Military Railway Service |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) |
Spouse(s) | Nancy Sessions Morris
(m. 1935; died 1974)Beatrice Veronica (O'Boyle) George
(m. 1975; died 1978)Frances Rogers “Betty” (Howell) Wheeler
(m. 1980) |
Other work | Director, National Rail Passenger Corporation |
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