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Billy G. Hicks | |
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Born | Echols, Kentucky, U.S. | May 29, 1927
Died | October 7, 2016 Winchester, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 89)
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1945–1971 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | 6th Marine Division |
Battles / wars | World 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.