John H. Michaelis
John Hersey Michaelis (August 20, 1912 – October 31, 1985) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army from 1969 to 1972.
John Hersey Michaelis | |
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Michaelis in 1969 | |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Mike Colonel Mike |
| Born | August 20, 1912 Presidio of San Francisco, California, US |
| Died | October 31, 1985 (aged 73) Clayton, Georgia, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1931–1932, 1936–1972 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United Nations Command United States Forces Korea Eighth United States Army Fifth United States Army 27th Infantry Regiment 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart (2) Air Medal |
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