Background
Heileman, Frank A. was born on March 13, 1891 in Saint Louis. Son of August and Emily (Meis) Heileman.
aircraft corporation executive
Heileman, Frank A. was born on March 13, 1891 in Saint Louis. Son of August and Emily (Meis) Heileman.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanics Engineering, University Missouri, 1914. Graduated from Command and General staff schedul, 1931, Army War College, 1940.
Frances (Mistress George Mayo, Junior). Commissioned Second lieutenant, infantry, United States Army, 1917, advanced through grades to major general, 1945. Transferred Engineer Corps, 1923, General Staff Corps, 1940.
Director supply ASF, 1943.
Assistant chief staff G-4, Army Forces Western Pacific, 1945. Assistant chief transportation Department Army, 1947, chief transportation, 1948-1953.
Retired, 1953. Director advanced research, member board directors Hiller Helicopters, Palo Alto, California (now Hiller Aircraft Corporation).
Member American Society Military Engineers, American Helicopter Society, National Defense Transportation Association, Acacia, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Margaret Armel Hawkins, December 25, 1919.