Richard G. Stilwell

Richard G. Stilwell
Richard G. Stilwell
	Distinguished Service Medal (4); Silver Star (2); Legion of Merit (4); Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal (3); Purple Heart

Richard Giles Stilwell (February 24, 1917 – December 25, 1991) was a

Joseph W. Stilwell

.

Early life and education

Born in

U.S. Army War College

.

Career

World War II

During World War II, Stilwell participated in the

Normandy invasion

, and briefly served under General Patton immediately after the war during the occupation of Europe. From there he was a special military advisor to the U.S. Embassy in Rome before serving in the Central Intelligence Agency.

Cold War

Major commands for Stilwell included Commander of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Thailand (MACTHAI) from 1965 to 1967. From there he commanded the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas, from 1967 to 1968. After his return to Vietnam, Stilwell commanded the XXIV Corps from 1968 to 1969.

Korean War

During the Korean War, Stilwell commanded the 15th Infantry Regiment, and was a senior advisor to the I Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Corps. In Vietnam, General Westmoreland appointed Stilwell as his Chief of Staff.

West Point

As a brigadier general, Stilwell was Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. while General Westmoreland was Superintendent during the early 1960s.

Vietnam War

Other significant assignments for Stilwell were Deputy Commanding General,

III Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam during 1968, and Deputy Chief of Staff for US Military Operations at the Pentagon under Army Chief of Staff General Westmoreland, 1969–1972. His major awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart

, and numerous foreign decorations.