Gerald McKay was commissioned through the NROTC program at the University of Kansas where he graduated in 1962. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Gerald
L.
McKay
January 13, 1940
–
Born:
Kansas City
,
Kansas
Home:
Kansas City
,
Kansas
Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Gerald L. McKay, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Gerald L. McKay, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Gerald L. McKay, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General McKay reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Gerald L. McKay, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.