Frank Frison, B-17 Bombardier

Frank Frison, B-17 Bombardier, USAAF, Eighth Air Force, 447th Bomb Group, 710th Squadron, Rattlesden, England. 35 missions. Nov.1944-March 1945. Purple Heart.5 Air Medals.

Frank Frison was a past President of the 8th AFHS-Mn. He passed away on May 4, 2007.

To read an account of Frank's time in service (with photos), see Don Ward’s book, The Greatest Generation of Silver Wings (2004) pp. 171-173. ISBN 0-9654964-0-8. The Memorial Press.

You can download a history of the 447th Bomb Group here.

Obituary

Frison, Frank Age 81, of Cambridge, formerly of Little Canada, was born 5/15/1925 in Hague, ND and passed away 5/4/2007. Active member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society. Preceded in death by his parents and first wife of 51 years, Madelyn. Survived by loving wife, Edith; children, Bill (Deb) Frison of Inver Grove Heights, Kenneth (JoAnn) Frison of Bloomington, Mary Erickson of St. Paul, and Dave (Shelly) Frison of St. Paul; 8 grandchildren & 11 great- grandchildren, and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 8th with visitation 2 hours prior at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 Little Canada Rd. E., Little Canada. Strike Funeral Home Cambridge 763-689-2070