Willard W. Millikan | |
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Nickname(s) | "Millie" |
Born | Hamburg, Iowa, U.S. | December 4, 1918
Died | October 20, 1978 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 59)
Allegiance | United Kingdom United States of America |
Service/ | Royal Air Force United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1969 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | No. 133 Squadron RAF 4th Fighter Group |
Commands | 339th Fighter Squadron 121st Fighter Squadron 33rd Fighter Interceptor Group 113th Fighter Interceptor Wing 833rd Air Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (6) Purple Heart Air Medal (4) |
Willard Wesley Millikan (December 4, 1918 - October 20, 1978) was a United States Air Force Major General and a flying ace, who was credited in destroying 13 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during World War II. He retired in 1969, after 28 years of distinguished service.[1]