Frank O'Driscoll Hunter
Frank O'Driscoll Hunter | |
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Major General Frank O'Driscoll Hunter during World War II | |
| Nickname | Monk |
| Born | December 8, 1894 |
| Died | June 25, 1982 (aged 87) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Air Service United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Force |
| Service years | 1917–1919, 1920–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 103rd Aero Squadron 1st Pursuit Group |
| Commands | 94th Aero Squadron 95th Pursuit Squadron 17th Pursuit Group 79th Pursuit Squadron 23rd Composite Group VIII Fighter Command First Air Force |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (5) Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart |
Frank O'Driscoll Hunter (December 8, 1894 – June 25, 1982) was a World War I flying ace, being credited by the United States Army Air Service with downing nine enemy aircraft. Hunter became an advocate of fighter aircraft strategy and tactics. In World War II he served as commanding general of the VIII Fighter Command and, later, the First Air Force.