Billy Hicks

Billy G. Hicks
Billy G. Hicks September 1981 World Flyer Championships
Born(1927-05-29)May 29, 1927
Echols, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 2016(2016-10-07) (aged 89)
Winchester, Virginia, U.S.
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1945–1971
Rank First Sergeant
Unit 6th Marine Division
Battles / warsWorld War II, Korean War, Vietnam War
Awards Navy Commendation Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Meritorious Unit Commendation
World War II Victory Medal
China Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
United Nations Medal
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Marksmanship Badge

Billy Gene Hicks (May 29, 1927 – October 7, 2016) was an American moving target shooter who distinguished himself in competitions around the world and the United States from 1955 to 1981.[1] He was considered to be one of the foremost moving target shooters in the world.

  1. ^ "BILLY G. HICKS". Greensburg Tribune Review. Retrieved 11 April 2017.