Gordon Gilkey

Military Person

1912 – 2000

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Who was Gordon Gilkey?

Gordon Waverly Gilkey was an American artist, educator, and promoter of the arts from Oregon. A native Oregonian, he served during World War II in Europe collecting art stolen by the Nazis for which he was award the Meritorious Service Medal and other accolades. He later served in the administration at Oregon State University and worked for the Portland Art Museum.

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Born
Mar 10, 1912
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • University of Oregon
Employment
  • Oregon State University
Died
Oct 28, 2000

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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