Francis Patrick Mulcahy | |
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![]() Major General Francis P. Mulcahy | |
Born | Rochester, New York, US | March 9, 1894
Died | December 11, 1973 | (aged 79)
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Years of service | 1917–1946 |
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Service number | 0-695 |
Commands | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Allied Air Forces in the Solomons (Cactus Air Force), Tactical Air Force, Tenth Army |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Francis Patrick Mulcahy CBE (March 9, 1894 – December 11, 1973) was a general and commander in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Mulcahy commanded the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the Cactus Air Force, and the Tactical Air Force, Tenth Army.