William Lake McKittrick | |
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![]() McKittrick as Brigadier General | |
Nickname(s) | "Paddy Mac" |
Born | Pelzer, South Carolina, US | June 30, 1897
Died | March 27, 1984 Pensacola, Florida, US | (aged 86)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1918โ1951 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-635 |
Commands | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing MCAS Cherry Point Marine Aircraft Group 24 VO-7M VMF-1 |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
William Lake McKittrick (June 30, 1897 โ March 27, 1984) was a decorated aviation officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted for his service as commanding officer of the Marine Aircraft Group 24 during the Bougainville Campaign and later as Air Defense Commander during the Battle of Saipan.