William Wallace Stickney | |
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Born | New York City, US | May 16, 1899
Died | March 1, 1980 Bethesda, Maryland, US | (aged 80)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1919; 1940–1946; 1952–1960 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-4563 |
Commands | Marine Corps Reserve 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit with Combat "V" |
Other work | Lawyer |
William Wallace Stickney (May 16, 1899 – March 1, 1980) was an American lawyer, SEC official and decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He spent most of his Marine career as reserve officer, but was recalled to active duty during World War II and subsequently remained on active service as director of Marine Corps Reserve.[1]