Richard E. Ellsworth

Brigadier General Richard Elmer Ellsworth (July 18, 1911 – March 18, 1953) 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.

Richard E. Ellsworth
Ellsworth circa 1952
BornJuly 18, 1911
Erie, Pennsylvania
DiedMarch 18, 1953(1953-03-18) (aged 41)
near Burgoyne's Cove, Newfoundland
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1935–1953
Rank Brigadier general
Commands held28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
308th Reconnaissance Group
10th Weather Squadron
Battles/warsWorld War II, Cold War
Awards Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medals (3)
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