Delk M. Oden

Major General Delk McCorkle Oden (13 July 1911  13 June 1997) was a United States Army officer who served in World War II and the Vietnam War.

Delk McCorkle Oden
Born(1911-07-13)13 July 1911
Gordon, Texas
Died13 June 1997(1997-06-13) (aged 85)
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Buried
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1930–1932, 1937–1970
Rank Major general
Commands heldU.S. Army Aviation Center
U.S. Army Support Command, Vietnam
35th Tank Battalion
704th Tank Destroyer Battalion
Battles/warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Soldier's Medal
Bronze Star (2)
Purple Heart (2)
Croix de Guerre (2)
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