Wilbur F. Simlik

Wilbur Frank Simlik
MG Wilbur F. Simlik, USMC
Born	(1921-06-19)June 19, 1921 Youngstown, Ohio
Died	February 12, 2014(2014-02-12) (aged 92) Fullerton, California
Place of burial	Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1942–1975
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-31092
Commands	Fiscal Director of the Marine Corps 3rd Marine Regiment
Battles / wars	World War II Battle of Iwo Jima Korean War Battle for Outpost Vegas Battle of the Samichon River Vietnam War Operation Virginia Ridge Operation Idaho Canyon
Awards	Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Meritorious Service Medal

Wilbur Frank Simlik (June 19, 1921 – February 12, 2014) was a highly decorated major general in the United States Marine Corps. A veteran of World War II, he distinguished himself as platoon leader of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, during the Iwo Jima campaign and received the Silver Star for bravery. Simlik remained in the Marine Corps Reserve following the war, but was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and distinguished himself again as rifle company commander.^[1]

During the Vietnam War, Simlik commanded the 3rd Marine Regiment and rose to the rank of general. He completed his service as fiscal director of the Marine Corps in September 1975.^[1]