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Ford, Gerald Rudolph Jr.

Date of birth:
July 14th, 1913 (Omaha/Nebraska, USA)
Date of death:
December 26th, 2006 (Rancho Mirage/California, USA)
Buried on:
President Gerald R. Ford Burial Site
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Commander
Unit:
USS Monterey (CVL-26), U.S. Navy

9 campaign stars
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Awarded on:
May 1970
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Awarded on:
May 1970
Silver Buffalo Award
Awarded on:
1974
Golden Pheasant Award
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Commander
Awarded on:
1992
For his naval service and his subsequent government service.
Lone Sailor Award
Awarded on:
January 7th, 1997
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana - 1st Class
Awarded on:
1999
Presidential Medal of Freedom

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