Background
Merrill, Frank D. was born on December 4, 1903 in Woodville, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles W. and Katherine (Donovan) Merrill.
Merrill, Frank D. was born on December 4, 1903 in Woodville, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles W. and Katherine (Donovan) Merrill.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1929. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1932.
Second lieutenant Cavalry, United States Army, 1929, and advanced through the grades to brigadier general, November 1943, major general 1944. Served as assistant military attache to Japan, 1938-1941. Member, General Stilwell’s staff 1943.
Deputy commander United States Forces in India—Burma theater, June-December 1944.
Chief of staff 10th United States Army to October 1945. Chief of staff 6th United States Army, 1946-1947, retired 1947 for disability incurred World World World War World War II
Commander public works and highways for New Hampshire (U.S.), since 1948.
Member, General Stilwell’s staff 1943.
Married Lucy Kelsall Wright, November 4, 1930. Children: Frank Doctorate. Junior.