Frank L. Culin Jr.
Major General Frank L. Culin Jr. (March 31, 1892 – December 31, 1967) was a career officer in the United States Army. A recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and Air Medal, he was a veteran of both World War I and World War II. Culin attained the rank of major general and was most notable for his command of the 87th Infantry Division in the Ardennes Forest during the Battle of the Bulge in the final months of World War II.
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From 1946's 345th Infantry Regiment/87th Infantry Division Yearbook | |
| Born | March 31, 1892 Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Died | December 31, 1967 (aged 75) Pebble Beach, California, United States |
| Buried | Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1916−1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-4717 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | Reserve Officers' Training Corps, University of Oregon 32nd Infantry Regiment 87th Infantry Division Infantry Replacement Center, Camp Blanding, Florida |
| Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal Combat Infantryman Badge |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona |
| Spouse(s) | Ella Greene Sneed (m. 1918-1967, his death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Other work | Real estate sales |
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