Francis P. Mulcahy

Francis Patrick Mulcahy
Major General Francis P. Mulcahy
Born(1894-03-09)March 9, 1894
Rochester, New York, US
DiedDecember 11, 1973(1973-12-11) (aged 79)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1917–1946
Rank Lieutenant general
Service number0-695
Commands2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Allied Air Forces in the Solomons (Cactus Air Force),
Tactical Air Force, Tenth Army
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy 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.