Mihiel Gilormini

Mihiel Gilormini
Mihiel "Mike" Gilormini (1944)
Gilormini was a co-founder of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard
Nickname(s)"Mike"
Born(1918-08-03)August 3, 1918
Yauco, Puerto Rico
DiedJanuary 29, 1988(1988-01-29) (aged 69)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America (also British Commonwealth)
Service / branch Royal Canadian Air Force (1941),
 Royal Air Force (1941–1942)
 United States Army Air Forces (1942–1947),
 United States Air Force (1947)
 Puerto Rico Air National Guard (1947–1975)
Years of service1941–1975
Rank
Brigadier General
Commands198th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Puerto Rico Air National Guard
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross (5 times)
Purple Heart
Air Medal with four clusters

Brigadier General Mihiel "Mike" Gilormini Pacheco (August 3, 1918 – January 29, 1988) was a United States Air Force officer who served in the Royal Air Force and in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was the recipient of the Silver Star, the Air Medal with four clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross 5 times. He was also a co-founder of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.