William Jennings Wallace | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:William_J._Wallace.jpg) Maj. Gen. William J. Wallace, USMC | |
| Born | August 6, 1895 Church Hill, Maryland |
| Died | July 7, 1977 (aged 81) San Diego, California |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Seal_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps.svg){kind=small} United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1952 |
| Rank | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:US-O9_insignia.svg){kind=small} Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-1031 |
| Commands | Director of Aviation Air Defense and Fighter Command Marine Air, West Coast 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing MAG-22 MAG-23 |
| Battles / wars | Dominican Campaign World War I Yangtze Patrol World War II |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
William Jennings Wallace (August 6, 1895 – July 7, 1977) was a highly decorated aviation officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He is most noted for his service as commanding officer of MAG-22 at Midway and MAG-23 at Guadalcanal and the Air Defense Command during the Battle of Okinawa.