William Nyland was commissioned in the Marine Corps under the NROTC program at the University of New Mexico upon his graduation in 1968. He retired as a United States Marine Corps General after serving from September 10, 2002 to September 7, 2005 as the 29th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General William L. Nyland, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Nyland reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William L. Nyland, 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: General William L. Nyland, 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.