Roy L. Kline

Roy Lewis Kline
Kline as Brigadier general, USMC
Born(1914-09-10)September 10, 1914
Sioux City, Iowa
DiedMay 11, 2020(2020-05-11) (aged 105)
Scottsdale, Arizona
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1935–1965
Rank Brigadier general
CommandsMilitary Secretary to the CMC
Marine Air Control Group 1
Marine Aircraft Group 14
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Roy Lewis Kline (September 10, 1914 – May 11, 2020) was a decorated naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of World War II, he distinguished himself as assistant air officer on the staff of Tenth Army during the Battle of Okinawa. Kline later served as Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Randolph M. Pate from 1958 to 1960.[1]

He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and served as the assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Japan, before he returned to the United States for duty as deputy director for plans and policy (J-5), Directorate, Joint Staff, Office of the Joint Chief of Staff.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Roy L. Kline Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Retrieved 2018-10-07.