Salt Lake City, Utah
1924 - 2016
Captain Frank "Red" Gilmore USN (RET)Frank Clayton Gilmore passed away on April 6, 2016 after a long and full life. Frank was born to Ralph Clayton Gilmore and Hazel Virginia Baker in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1924. Called Red because of his flaming red hair, he was raised and...
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Commander Gilmore has at times flown Number 40. These are the aircraft that was married to the Yorktown. ASW Squadrons stayed with their same carrier year after year. All other squadrons don't. any questions [email protected]
Mike Combs
September 05, 2018 | Wichita, KS | Military
04/15/2016
I first met Captain Gilmore When he commanded VS 25 on the USS Ticonderoga in 1966 in the LDS group on board and found him to be first a friend, and a highly respected officer by his men. When the command had parties his men always made sure that 7 UP was available for the Captain.
Our paths crossed many times on NAS North Island and in Imperial Beach Ca. Where for a short time I was his family home teacher.
I treasure having known him and know that he is having a...
Orvid (Fred) Schafer, PO1, USN, Ret
April 15, 2016 | Midvale, UT
'Red' is the grandfather of my best friend, he welcomed my wife and I into his life as if we were part of the family. He smile was as big as his heart and always teased me for driving my old Volvos. He will be missed dearly but leaves a lasting legacy with a wonderful family.
Dan Wildey
April 12, 2016 | Palmyra, NY
We had only been neighbors for a year but during that time Frank was kind and decent man with a great sense of humor. He kindly came to my place of work at the VBA to share his experiences with our children during bring-a-child-to-work day. I regret we won't get to know him any better. My best to his loved ones...and Frank, you were a very "neighborly" neighbor! Thank you for the tomatoes!
Richard Colby
April 11, 2016 | SLC, UT
