Frank Mayborn

Frank Mayborn
Mayborn in 1985
Born(1903-12-07)December 7, 1903
Died16 May 1987(1987-05-16) (aged 83)
EducationUniversity of Colorado (BA)
Occupation(s)Newspaper publisher, editor, soldier, news broadcasters
Years active1939-1987
Notable workFrank Mayborn Enterprises, Inc
development of Temple, Texas and Bell County
Political partyDemocratic (1945-1973) Republican (1973–1987)
Spouse
Ruth Whitesides
(m. 1929⁠–⁠1946)
Wythel Killen
(m. 1947⁠–⁠1972)
Anyse Sue White
(m. 1981⁠–⁠1987)
AwardsCreighton W. Abrams Medal (1979)
Fort Hood Commander’s Award for Public Service (1985)
HonoursMayborn Award for Community Leadership
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1942–1946
RankMajor

Frank Willis Mayborn (December 7, 1903 – May 16, 1987) was an American philanthropist, soldier, newspapers editor, publisher and broadcaster. He is best known for the crucial role he played in Bell County and Temple city's development in Austin, Texas.[1]

  1. ^ "Fort Hood east gate dedicated to Frank W. Mayborn". Temple Daily News. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.