Frank L. Gailer Jr.

Frank L. Gailer Jr.
Gailer as a brigadier general in 1970
Born	(1923-11-13)November 13, 1923 Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Died	September 6, 2018(2018-09-06) (aged 94) Louisville, Colorado, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1942–1972
Rank	Brigadier General
Unit	357th Fighter Group 35th Tactical Fighter Wing
Commands	Headquarters Squadron, 6th Fighter Wing 3640th Pilot Training Wing 3630th Flying Training Wing 35th Tactical Fighter Wing 48th Tactical Fighter Wing Third Air Force
Battles/wars	World War II Vietnam War
Awards	Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Purple Heart Air Medal (21)

Frank Lewis Gailer Jr. (November 13, 1923 – September 6, 2018) was an American flying ace in the 357th Fighter Group during World War II, and a career fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. During World War II, Gailer was credited in the destruction of 5.5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat before he was subsequently shot down and taken prisoner. During Vietnam War, he commanded a fighter wing and flew more than 200 combat missions.^[1]

He retired in 1972 at the rank of Brigadier General.^[1]