William Quinn entered military service as a Naval Aviation Cadet in 1942 and was commissioned in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1944. He served briefly in World War II, as well as in Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1975 as a United States Marine Corps Major General.
Sponsored by:
William
R.
Quinn
June 13, 1923
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Born:
Merrick
,
New York
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William R. Quinn (MCSN: 0-35575), 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William R. Quinn (MCSN: 0-35575), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Korea.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William R. Quinn (MCSN: 0-35575), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William R. Quinn (MCSN: 0-35575), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Republic of Vietnam.