Fred M. Dean

Fred Murray Dean (19 December 1916 in East St. Louis - 6 May 2002) was a American Colonel in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross which awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. He retired on 1 July 1972 as a Lieutenant General.

Awards

 * Army Distinguished Service Medal as Colonel
 * Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
 * Silver Star Medal as Colonel and Commanding Officer of the 31st Fighter Group
 * Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
 * Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster
 * Air Medal with 9 oak leaf clusters