George Clifton Axtell | |
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![]() Lieutenant General George C. Axtell | |
Nickname(s) | Big Axe[1] |
Born | Ambridge, Pennsylvania, US | November 29, 1920
Died | August 20, 2011 Landrum, South Carolina, US | (aged 90)
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1940–1974 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Battles/wars | World War II
Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) with Combat "V" Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (7) |
Lieutenant General George C. Axtell (November 29, 1920 – August 20, 2011) was a United States Marine Corps general officer, a World War II flying ace, and a Navy Cross recipient. During World War II, he was the youngest commanding officer of a Marine fighter squadron.[2] He also served in the Korean War and Vietnam War.