William J. Maddox Jr
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William J. Maddox Jr (May 22, 1921 – January 5, 2001) was a
Cambodia
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He served three tours in Vietnam. In 1976, he commanded the
air mobility
, developing a management structure that ensured the Army met its aviation objectives. Maddox is one of army's most highly decorated aviators.
Biography
Maddox was born on May 22, 1921, in
Washington D.C. and Michigan State University. He received a master's degree in international relations from George Washington University. Maddox was married to Jaye Maddox (née Kurusu), the daughter of Japanese diplomat Saburo Kurusu
. They had one son and daughter. Jaye Maddox died in 1999.
After his retirement from the Army, he served as Advisor to
Maddox died on January 5, 2001, due to sepsis at a hospital in Bedford, Texas. He is buried[2] at Arlington National Cemetery.
Awards and decorations
Maddox is one of the most decorated Army Aviators. His awards include:
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| Combat Infantryman Badge | ||
| Army Master Aviator Badge | ||
Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star with 3 bronze oak leaf clusters | |
| Legion of Merit with 4 bronze oak leaf clusters |
Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 silver and 2 bronze oak leaf clusters |
Soldier's Medal |
Combat V and 3 bronze oak leaf clusters
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Purple Heart with 3 bronze oak leaf clusters |
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| Army Commendation Medal with Combat V and 2 bronze oak leaf clusters |
Army Good Conduct Medal | American Campaign Medal |
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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World War II Victory Medal | Army of Occupation Medal |
| National Defense Service Medal with 1 bronze service star |
campaign stars
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Vietnam Service Medal with 1 silver and 3 bronze campaign stars |
Korean Defense Service Medal
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Armed Forces Reserve Medal | Order of National Security Merit Cheon-Su Medal (Korea) |
| National Order of Vietnam (Knight) |
Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Order (2nd Class) |
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with 3 Palms and 2 Silver Stars |
United Nations Korea Medal
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Vietnam Campaign Medal | Republic of Korea War Service Medal |
 
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| Army Presidential Unit Citation | Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
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| Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation | Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
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Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
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See also
References
- ^ "MG William J. Maddox, Jr".
- ^ Burial Detail: Maddox, William J – ANC Explorer