After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Marvin McNickle transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. Both he and his twin brother, Melvin McNickle, reached flag rank in the Air Force, Melvin retiring as a Major General and Marvin McNickle retiring in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Marvin
Leonard
McNickle
January 30, 1914
–
August 19, 2007
Born:
Doland
,
South Dakota
Home:
Doland
,
South Dakota
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Marvin Leonard McNickle, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McNickle and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Marvin Leonard McNickle, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
February 1970 – August 1972
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Marvin Leonard McNickle, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander of the THIRTEENTH Air Force, Clark Air Force Base, Philippine Islands, from February 1970 to August 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McNickle culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.