William Whitlow was commissioned in the Marine Corps through the Platoon Leaders Course Program in 1971 and was designated a Naval Aviator the following year. He retired in 2002 as a United States Marine Corps Major General.

William Whitlow was commissioned in the Marine Corps through the Platoon Leaders Course Program in 1971 and was designated a Naval Aviator the following year. He retired in 2002 as a United States Marine Corps Major General.


Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General William A. Whitlow, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Whitlow reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.