Hugh M. Elwood

Hugh McJunkin Elwood
Hugh McJunkin Elwood
	Elwood as Lieutenant General
Nickname(s)	"Chick"
Born	November 15, 1915; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Died	April 18, 2008 (aged 92); Pagosa Springs, Colorado, US
Place of Burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1932–1973
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-5806
Commands held	2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; 4th Marine Aircraft Wing; Marine Aircraft Group 32; Marine Fighting Squadron 212
Battles/wars	World War II Solomon Islands campaign; Bougainville campaign; New Britain campaign; Korean War; Vietnam War Operation Hastings; Operation Colorado; Operation Desoto;
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal (2); Legion of Merit; Distinguished Flying Cross (2); Air Medal (3); Bronze Star Medal

Hugh McJunkin Elwood (November 15, 1915 – April 18, 2008) was a highly decorated flying ace in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. A veteran of three conflicts, he remained in the Marines and reached the rank of lieutenant general. Elwood completed his career as deputy chief of staff (plans and programs) in 1973 after 40 years of service.

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