Frank Millard

Who was Frank Millard?

Frank Gurnee Millard was an American politician and football player.

Millard was born in Corunna, Michigan in 1892, the son of Frank A. Millard and Emma Millard. He attended the public schools in Corunna. He subsequently attended the University of Michigan, receiving his bachelor's degree in 1914 and a law degree in 1916. While attending Michigan, Millard played guard for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1912-1915.

After receiving his law degree, Millard became an attorney in Flint, Michigan. During World War I, he served as an artillery lieutenant in the U.S. Army in France. In 1921, he helped organize the Michigan National Guard. He was active in Republican Party politics and served as the chairman of the Genesse County Republican Committee from 1922-1924 and in 1940. He was a member of the Republican State Central Committee from 1948-1950.

In 1950, Millard was elected as Michigan Attorney General. He served in that position from January 1951 through December 1954. In November 1954, he lost to Thomas M. Kavanagh in the election for Michigan Attorney General.