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Richard E. Ellsworth | |
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 Ellsworth circa 1952 | |
| Born | July 18, 1911 Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 18, 1953 (aged 41) near Burgoyne's Cove, Newfoundland |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1935–1953 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Commands | 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 308th Reconnaissance Group 10th Weather Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II, Cold War |
| Awards |  Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medals (3) |
Brigadier General Richard Elmer Ellsworth (July 18, 1911 – March 18, 1953)[1] was a United States Air Force commander during the early part of the Cold War. Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City, South Dakota, is named in his honor.[2]
- ^ "Gen Richard Elmer Ellsworth (1911 – 1953) – Find A Grave Photos". Findagrave.com. 2008-09-20. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ Erwin, Nicholas Z. (June 18, 2018). "Ellsworth AFB: The man behind the base". Rapid City Journal. (South Dakota). (28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs). Retrieved June 23, 2018.