When was it published?

May 11, 1959 in The Nome Nugget

Story May 11, 1959

The Nome Nugget

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Mcelroy, Rev. And Mrs. Charles William Mcelroy, Corabel Dewees, Stephen, Jr.

Q: What keywords are associated?

General Mcelroy, Military Decorations, Civil Air Patrol, Command Assumption, Pilot Biography

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

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What is this article about?

Biographical profile of General McElroy, decorated Air Force pilot with 132 missions, who became National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol on April 1, 1959. Includes family details and aviation interests.

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GENERAL McELROY, a command pilot with 132 missions and 875 combat hours, holds the following decorations and awards: Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross with one oak leaf cluster, Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star and Commendation Ribbon with three oak leaf clusters. General McElroy, a long time light plane enthusiast, was an active member of Aero Clubs at S.A.C. bases and at the Air Force Academy.

General McElroy is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Charles William McElroy. He is married to the former Corabel Dewees of San Antonio, Tex. They have one son, Stephen, Jr., age 15.

General McElroy assumes command of the C.A.P. - U.S.A.F., and becomes C.A.P.'s National Commander, effective last April 1, 1959.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Triumph

What keywords are associated?

General Mcelroy Military Decorations Civil Air Patrol Command Assumption Pilot Biography

What entities or persons were involved?

General Mcelroy Rev. And Mrs. Charles William Mcelroy Corabel Dewees Stephen, Jr.

Where did it happen?

San Antonio, Tex.

Story Details

Key Persons

General Mcelroy Rev. And Mrs. Charles William Mcelroy Corabel Dewees Stephen, Jr.

Location

San Antonio, Tex.

Event Date

April 1, 1959

Story Details

General McElroy, a decorated command pilot with extensive missions, assumes command of the C.A.P. - U.S.A.F. as National Commander, effective April 1, 1959. He is a light plane enthusiast, son of Rev. and Mrs. Charles William McElroy, married to Corabel Dewees, with one son Stephen, Jr.