Fay B. Prickett

Fay B. Prickett
From 1944's 75th Infantry Division: Graduation Album
Birth nameFay Brink Prickett
Born(1893-04-29)April 29, 1893
Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
DiedDecember 18, 1982(1982-12-18) (aged 89)
Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1908−1912
1916−1953
Rank Major General
Service number0-4458
Unit Field Artillery Branch
Cavalry Branch
CommandsField Artillery Detachment, United States Military Academy
4th Infantry Division Artillery
75th Infantry Division
10th Armored Division
4th Armored Division
1st Constabulary Brigade
Pennsylvania Military District, Second U.S. Army
Battles / warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit with Oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star
Legion of Honor (France)
Croix de Guerre with palm (France)
Spouse(s)Margaret Murray McGregor (m. 1917-1982, his death)
Children3

Fay Brink Prickett (April 29, 1893 - December 18, 1982) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Pancho Villa Expedition, World War I, and World War II, he was most notable for his Second World War command of the 75th Infantry Division, and his post-war command of the 10th Armored Division, 4th Armored Division, and 1st Constabulary Brigade. He attained the rank of major general, and his awards included the Legion of Merit with Oak leaf cluster and Bronze Star Medal.