Francis William Billado
| Francis W. Billado | |
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Francis W. Billado, Vermont National Guard Adjutant General, 1955–1966.
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| Born |
March 3, 1907 Rutland, Vermont |
| Died |
September 13, 1966 (aged 59) Burlington, Vermont |
| Buried at | Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery Colchester, Vermont |
| Allegiance |
 Vermont United States
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| Service/branch |
 Vermont National Guard United States Army
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| Years of service | 1923–1966 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Commands held | 1st Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment Vermont National Guard |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| Other work | Attorney |
Francis William Billado (March 3, 1907 – September 13, 1966) was a Vermont Attorney and military officer who served as Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard.
Francis W. Billado was born in Rutland, Vermont on March 3, 1907. He graduated from Norwich University in 1933, and was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He then studied law, attained admission to the bar, and became an attorney in Rutland.
Billado joined the Vermont National Guard’s 172nd Infantry Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division in 1923. He continued to serve during his high school and college years, and received his commission in 1933. He maintained his membership in the military after beginning his law practice.
He was mobilized for World War II and commanded 1st Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment. He also carried out staff assignments with the 43rd Infantry Division, War Department General Staff, I Armored Corps in the North African Campaign and Seventh United States Army during the invasion of Sicily.
After the war Billado returned to practicing law in Rutland. A Republican, he served in the Vermont House of Representatives in 1947, 1953, and 1955. He also served in local offices, including President of the Rutland School Board.
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