Background
Messing, Frederick Andrew was born on September 29, 1946 in New York City. Son of Frederick Andrew and Anne Messing.
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Frederick Andrew Messing
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Frederick Andrew Messing, American Action lobbyist. Visited over 27 wars worldwide, and delivered over 130 tons of food and medicine to refugees worldwide. Founder Vietnam Veterans for Reagan Committee; member Reagan Transition Team; member board regents James Monroe Law Office Museum and Memorial Library, since 1986; consultant to Bush campaign, 1988, 92.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland., 1972.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army Reserve, 1967;
advanced through grades to major, United States Army Reserve, 1987;
platoon leader, 1st Air Cavalry, Vietnam, 1967;
platoon leader, 1st Air CAV, El Salvador, 1982-1987;
platoon leader, 1st Air CAV, Grenada, 1983;
Congressional liaison for Army as G-13, 1974-1977;
resigned, 1977;
executive director, American Conservative Union, Washington, 1977-1979;
president, National Defense Council, Washington, 1978-1980. Consultant American Security Council, State Department. Executive director Conservative Caucus, 1979-1984.
Executive director National Defense Council Foundation, since 1984. Consultant Department Defense, 1986, State Department, 1991-1993.
Achievements
Membership
Founder Vietnam Veterans for Reagan Committee. Member Reagan Transition Team. Member board regents James Monroe Law Office Museum and Memorial Library, since 1986.
Consultant to Bush campaign, 1988, 92.
Connections
Children: Camilla Beth, Frederick Andrew III.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Decorated Air medal, Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster. Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Armed Forces Expeditionary medal (El Salvador. Recipient leadership award American Conservative Union, 1979, Christian Action Coalition award, 1979, Amb. of Mercy award Council National Policy, 1984, commendation for refugee relief President of the United States, 1984, Outstanding Svc. award United States Military Command El Salvador, 1986.Decorated Air medal, Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster. Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Armed Forces Expeditionary medal (El Salvador. Recipient leadership award American Conservative Union, 1979, Christian Action Coalition award, 1979, Amb. of Mercy award Council National Policy, 1984, commendation for refugee relief President of the United States, 1984, Outstanding Svc. award United States Military Command El Salvador, 1986.