Background
Nichols, Franklin Allen was born on April 18, 1918 in Holderville, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Allen G. and Helen (Cansler) Nichols.
Nichols, Franklin Allen was born on April 18, 1918 in Holderville, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Allen G. and Helen (Cansler) Nichols.
Student, Washington and Lee University, 1936-1940; graduate, Armed Forces Staff College, 1950; graduate, Naval War College, 1952.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army Air Force, 1941; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1970; wing commander, (31st T.F. Wing), 1964-1965; division commander, (833d Air Division), 1965-1966; chief of staff, (7th Air Force), Vietnam, 1966-1967; commander, (Ground Electronics Engineering Agency), Griffis Air Force Base, Rome, New York, 1967-1970.
Vice president district and region 2 Boy Scouts American. Board directors Armed Forces Young Men's Christian Association. Member El Paso Chamber of Commerce (armed forces committee), Air Force Association, Military Order World Wars, Retired Officers Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, DAV, Order Daedalions, Quiet Birdmen, Phi Kappa Psi.
Married Harriett Ann Rogers, August 27, 1941. 1 son, Allen Rogers.