Record #:

12950

Author(s):

Nance, Bob

Abstract:

North Carolina native, Lieutenant General Frank A. Armstrong, Jr. is the commander-in-chief of all military personnel in Alaska. With the assistance of over 70,000 individuals under his command, Armstrong is tasked with defending the 586,500 square miles comprising the 49th state.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 25, May 1960, p15-16, por

Subject(s):

Armstrong, Frank A, Jr., 1902-1968; United States. Air Force

Record #:

14214

Author(s):

Carmichael, Billy, III

Abstract:

If you have seen the movie \"12 O'Clock High\", you would remember General Frank Savage. This article provides the details about the General Frank A. Armstrong upon whom the character is largely based.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 17 Issue 51, May 1950, p6, 18, f

Subject(s):

Armstrong, Frank A, Jr., 1902-1968; War films