John H. Michaelis

John Hersey Michaelis
Michaelis in 1969
Nickname(s)Iron Mike
Colonel Mike
Born(1912-08-20)August 20, 1912
Presidio of San Francisco, California, US[1]
DiedOctober 31, 1985(1985-10-31) (aged 73)
Clayton, Georgia, US[2]
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1931–1932, 1936–1972
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited Nations Command
United States Forces Korea
Eighth United States Army
Fifth United States Army
27th Infantry Regiment
502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Purple Heart (2)
Air Medal

John Hersey Michaelis (August 20, 1912 – October 31, 1985) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army from 1969 to 1972.

  1. ^ United States Military Academy. Association of Graduates; West Point Alumni Association, Inc (1989). Assembly. Vol. 48. ISSN 1041-2581. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Los Angeles Times: Archives - Retired Gen. 'Iron Mike' Michaelis Dies". pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved 20 August 2015.[dead link]