Keith B. McCutcheon
Keith Barr McCutcheon (August 10, 1915 – July 13, 1971) was a highly decorated Marine Corps four-star general and aviator seeing combat in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and ten Air Medals.
Keith Barr McCutcheon | |
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Keith B. McCutcheon, Marine Corps aviator and general | |
| Born | August 10, 1915 East Liverpool, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 1971 (aged 55) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1937–1971 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | HMX-1 HMR-161 MAG-26 Director of Aviation 1st Marine Brigade 1st Marine Aircraft Wing III Marine Amphibious Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (Army) Legion of Merit with Combat "V" (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (10) |
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