Background
Gaylord, Donald Andrew was born on April 18, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Andrew S. and Louise (Horn) Gaylord.
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Donald Andrew Gaylord
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Student, Florida State University, 1950; student, George Washington University, 1962-1963; student, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1963; Certified in Real Estate, American River College, 1978.
Career
With, National Cash Register Company, 1939-1942; commissioned officer, United States Army Air Force, 1942; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Army Air Force, 1969; bomber and tanker command pilot, since 1942; logistician, (SAC, Military Airlift Command, European Command), 1958-1972; commander, (Pacific Exch. System), Hawaii, 1972-1975; retired, (Pacific Exch. System), 1975; owner, broker, Gaylord Enterprises, 1975-1992.
Achievements
Membership
Member Air Force Association, Order Daedalians.
Connections
Married Verona Clay, April 27, 1940 (deceased November 1990). Children– Jeraldine L., Victoria A., Eric A.
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October 12, 1998 (aged 78) -
Nationality
American
Education
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1950
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1963
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1963
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1978
Career
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1939 - 1942
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1942
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1958 - 1972
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1969
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1972 - 1975
Awards
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Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 2 oak leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 oak leaf clusters, Air medal with 3 oak leaf clusters.Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 2 oak leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 oak leaf clusters, Air medal with 3 oak leaf clusters.