Hugh McJunkin Elwood | |
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Nickname(s) | "Chick" |
Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | November 15, 1915
Died | April 18, 2008 Pagosa Springs, Colorado, US | (aged 92)
Place of Burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1932–1973 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-5806 |
Commands | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 32 Marine Fighting Squadron 212 |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (3) Bronze Star Medal |
Hugh McJunkin Elwood (November 15, 1915 – April 18, 2008) was a highly decorated flying ace in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. A veteran of three conflicts, he remained in the Marines and reached the rank of lieutenant general. Elwood completed his career as deputy chief of staff (plans and programs) in 1973 after 40 years of service.[1]