Years of service 1942–1975 Rank Major general | Name Frank Elliott, | |
Birth name Frank Worth Elliott, Jr. Place of burial Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois Allegiance United States of America Commands held 92d Air Refueling Wing
14th Air Division
307th Strategic Wing
7217th Air Division Battles/wars World War II
Vietnam War Died 1997, Rantoul, Illinois, United States Awards Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit | ||
Service/branch United States Air Force Battles and wars World War II, Vietnam War | ||
Frank Worth Elliott, Jr. (December 2, 1924 – October 20, 1997) was a Major General in the United States Air Force. General Elliott served in World War II as the captain of a B-24 Liberator, commander of the 14th Strategic Aerospace Division, and commander of Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, IL. Elliott also held the distinction of having piloted the SR-71 Blackbird.
During his military career, General Elliott was awarded several commendations. Among them were the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross., and The Order of the Sword.
Following his retirement from the USAF in 1975, General Elliott resided in Rantoul, IL. When Chanute AFB closed in September 30, 1993, General Elliott worked as an economic development consultant for the city and was instrumental in helping the city attract corporations to fill the vacuum left behind by the base closing. Following his death, Rantoul National Aviation Center was formally renamed Frank Elliott Field.