Wm Quinn (Active Duty)
Retired Major General William R. (”Bill”) Quinn lives with his wife, Margo, in Mission Viejo. The couple has four children living in other states. Bill has also been a recreational golfer and fisherman, but much of his life was spent defending America around the world. On Wednesday he received the inaugural Veteran of the Year Honor in a presentation at the Nixon Library. Following is his background of service:
Born June 13, 1923, in Merrick, NY. He entered the V-5 program September 1942, completing naval flight training as a second lieutenant at Pensacola, Fl March 1, 1944.
Duty Assignments: VRF-1, NAS New York 1944; VMF-911 the first F7F 3 day fighter Sqdn., 1945, in Okinawa near the end of WWII, VMF-225 (F4Us) 1946-1948, including Caribbean/Mediterranean/Persion Gulf cruises aboard USS Siboney, VMF-211 in Tsingtao, China aboard USS Rendova, 1948-1949; Korea HMM-161, first Marine helo trans sqd., 1951-1952; VMF-235 deployed to Atsugi, Japan with first FJ sqdn. 1953-1955; AES-12 flying Aus in demo squad, Quantico 1956-1958; Pacific Missle Range as area ccoordinator, Project Mercury 1960-1962, OSD/ARPA R&D Field Unit Bankok, Thailand 1962-1964 (COIN); Air War College 1964-1965; Vietnam 1st MAQ, Opps Off. And CO HMM-161 1965-1966; G-1, 2nd MAW Cherry Point, NC 1966-1968; CO MCAS Iwakuni 1969-1970; Vietnam as AWC 1st MAW and CG 1st MAF 1974-1975.
Retired September 1975 from USMC. Employed by ITT for the next four years.
Education includes BS University Maryland; MS George Washington University, 63rd AMP Harvard.
Awarded two Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Star, Air Medals, etc.
(Source: Marine Corps Aviation Chronolog: Eagles in Green By Turner Publishing)
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My favorite general. A great man and a great leader.
Semper Fi!
I am so proud to call this man – my Uncle Buff. He has accomplished so much in his life for his country and for his family. This man is without any doubt an officer and a true gentleman, and I know many others feel the same as I do. I’m so proud for all that he has done for every one on this planet. This earth needs more real men like him. Nephew Ken
Congratulations Major General ~ what an honor !!!
Sir
I’ve met your daughter, Penny and heard about you from her and Gary. Congratulations on the Recognition!!! You are a motivation to us currently serving with the Marines!
Gabriel de la Torre, MD
LT MC USN
LCE Surgeon
Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan