William Wilson Quinn
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Lieutenant General William Wilson "Buffalo Bill" Quinn (November 1, 1907 - September 11, 2001) was a G2 Intelligence Officer in WWII and born in Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland and died in Washington, DC at Walter Rede Army Hospital at 92 years old. He retired as a Lieutenant General (three stars) on March 1, 1966 as the commanding general of the United States 7th Army, which at the time was the largest army the world had ever seen; and in 1933 he graduated from West Point.
with the class of 1933, and in 1938 attended United States Army Infantry School
; in 1942 Quinn graduated from Command and General Staff College
. In August 1947 he graduated from the National War College
.
Quinn was the commanding officer of Company L. 1935-1936 General Quinn was assigned to Company D and then from 1936-1938 assigned to the Headquarters Company of the 31st Infantry. In 1940 he was the Command of Headquarters Company of the 4th Infantry Division, and the Commanding Officers of Company D, 8th Infantry Division. In July 1942 he became the United States Chief of Staff of the G-2 IV Army Corps. In 1945 he became the Director of the OSS, which he founded. In 1949 Quinn was the Commanding Officer of the Far East 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Division. In April of 1949 he became Chief of the Training Sub-section, I Corps. In January 1950 he became the Assistant Chief of Staff of the G-3 I Corps from February to March. In January 1951, Quinn was the Commanding Officer of the 17th Infantry, 7th Division in Korea. In 1952 Quinn became the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Pentagon and Deputy Chief of Staff for Planning Coordination of the Office of Chief of Staff, and then eventually became the Chief of Staff of the Pentagon. In 1953 Quinn was transferred to Greece and to be the Head of the Army Section, Joint Military Aid Group to Greece. In January 1957 he was the Commanding Officer of the 4th Infantry Division of the Strategic Army Corps at Fort Lewis
. In July 1958 he became the Deputy Chief of Staff for the G-2 Intelligence of the United States Army. From 1959-1961, Quinn served as the Army's Chief of Information, and in 1959 he became the Chief of Public Information of the Department of the Army. In 1961 Quinn became the Deputy Director of the Defence Intelligence Agency and promoted to Lieutenant General. From 1964-1966, Quinn was the Commanding General of the United States Army Europe
and 7th Army in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany. The United States Army Europe and 7th Army was and still is the worlds largest army. On March 1, 1966 Quinn retired but became Honorary Colonel of the 17th Infantry, The Buffalos.
, Operation Dragoon
and on January 1, 1945 he was part of Operation Northwind.
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, Order of the British Empire
, MBE (Civil-Since 1936), Order of St. George
(First Degree), War Cross (Greece) (Hellenic War Cross) (1974 Version), Croix de guerre
(French Cross of War), Cross of St. George
(First or Second Class), Purple Heart
, American Legion of Merit
, American Defense Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal
, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal
with Valor Device
, World War II Victory Medal
, Air Medal
, Silver Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal
(Korea), Korean Service Medal
, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, Vietnam Service Medal
, Vietnam Campaign Medal
, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross
.
Sally Quinn
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Education
Quinn graduated from Crisfield High with the class of 1925 and then from United States Military AcademyUnited States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...
with the class of 1933, and in 1938 attended United States Army Infantry School
United States Army Infantry School
The United States Army Infantry School is located in Fort Benning, Georgia. It is made up of the following components:*192d Infantry Brigade...
; in 1942 Quinn graduated from Command and General Staff College
Command and General Staff College
The United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas is a graduate school for United States Army and sister service officers, interagency representatives, and international military officers. The college was established in 1881 by William Tecumseh Sherman as a...
. In August 1947 he graduated from the National War College
National War College
The National War College of the United States is a school in the National Defense University. It is housed in Roosevelt Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., the third-oldest Army post still active. It was officially established on July 1, 1946, as an upgraded replacement for the...
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Commands Held
From 1933-1935 at Fort McKinleyFort McKinley
Several places have been named Fort McKinley* Fort William McKinley * Fort McKinley, Maine* Fort McKinley, Ohio--------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Quinn was the commanding officer of Company L. 1935-1936 General Quinn was assigned to Company D and then from 1936-1938 assigned to the Headquarters Company of the 31st Infantry. In 1940 he was the Command of Headquarters Company of the 4th Infantry Division, and the Commanding Officers of Company D, 8th Infantry Division. In July 1942 he became the United States Chief of Staff of the G-2 IV Army Corps. In 1945 he became the Director of the OSS, which he founded. In 1949 Quinn was the Commanding Officer of the Far East 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Division. In April of 1949 he became Chief of the Training Sub-section, I Corps. In January 1950 he became the Assistant Chief of Staff of the G-3 I Corps from February to March. In January 1951, Quinn was the Commanding Officer of the 17th Infantry, 7th Division in Korea. In 1952 Quinn became the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Pentagon and Deputy Chief of Staff for Planning Coordination of the Office of Chief of Staff, and then eventually became the Chief of Staff of the Pentagon. In 1953 Quinn was transferred to Greece and to be the Head of the Army Section, Joint Military Aid Group to Greece. In January 1957 he was the Commanding Officer of the 4th Infantry Division of the Strategic Army Corps at Fort Lewis
Fort Lewis
Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a United States military facility located south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Garrison, Joint Base Lewis-McChord....
. In July 1958 he became the Deputy Chief of Staff for the G-2 Intelligence of the United States Army. From 1959-1961, Quinn served as the Army's Chief of Information, and in 1959 he became the Chief of Public Information of the Department of the Army. In 1961 Quinn became the Deputy Director of the Defence Intelligence Agency and promoted to Lieutenant General. From 1964-1966, Quinn was the Commanding General of the United States Army Europe
United States Army Europe
United States Army Europe and Seventh Army, is an Army Service Component Command of the United States Army and the land component of United States European Command. It is the largest American formation in Europe.-Invasion of Sicily:...
and 7th Army in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany. The United States Army Europe and 7th Army was and still is the worlds largest army. On March 1, 1966 Quinn retired but became Honorary Colonel of the 17th Infantry, The Buffalos.
World War II
Quinn participated in the Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was a major German offensive , launched toward the end of World War II through the densely forested Ardennes mountain region of Wallonia in Belgium, hence its French name , and France and...
, Operation Dragoon
Operation Dragoon
Operation Dragoon was the Allied invasion of southern France on August 15, 1944, during World War II. The invasion was initiated via a parachute drop by the 1st Airborne Task Force, followed by an amphibious assault by elements of the U.S. Seventh Army, followed a day later by a force made up...
and on January 1, 1945 he was part of Operation Northwind.
Korea
Quinn was in Korea from 1951 to 1932 and inn August 1951 Quinn was wounded in Korea. While in Korea he won and was awarded that Silver Star, Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star with the "V" Device. He was also in the Battle of InchonBattle of Inchon
The Battle of Inchon was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favor of the United Nations . The operation involved some 75,000 troops and 261 naval vessels, and led to the recapture of the South Korean capital Seoul two...
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Awards
Knight Order of the Legion of Honor, Officer Order of the Legion of Honor, Order of the RedeemerOrder of the Redeemer
The Order of the Redeemer , also known as the Order of the Savior, is an order of Greece. The Order of the Redeemer is the oldest and highest decoration awarded by the modern Greek state.- History :...
, Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, MBE (Civil-Since 1936), Order of St. George
Order of St. George
The Military Order of the Holy Great-Martyr and the Triumphant George The Military Order of the Holy Great-Martyr and the Triumphant George The Military Order of the Holy Great-Martyr and the Triumphant George (also known as Order of St. George the Triumphant, Russian: Военный орден Св...
(First Degree), War Cross (Greece) (Hellenic War Cross) (1974 Version), Croix de guerre
Croix de guerre
The Croix de guerre is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. The decoration was awarded during World War I, again in World War II, and in other conflicts...
(French Cross of War), Cross of St. George
Cross of St. George
thumb|Original Cross of St. George.Ist and 2nd class were in gold.The Cross of St. George ', or simply the George's Cross, was, until 1913, officially known as the Sign of Distinction of the Military Order of St. George....
(First or Second Class), Purple Heart
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving on or after April 5, 1917 with the U.S. military. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York...
, American Legion of Merit
Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
, American Defense Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which was first created on November 6, 1942 by issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
The Army of Occupation Medal is a military award of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department on 5 April 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the Second World War to recognize those who had performed occupation service in either Germany or Japan...
, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal
Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the...
with Valor Device
Valor device
The Valor device is an award of the United States military which is a bronze attachment to certain medals to indicate that it was received for valor...
, World War II Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal
The World War II Victory Medal is a decoration of the United States military which was created by an act of Congress in July 1945. The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States military, including members of the armed forces of...
, Air Medal
Air Medal
The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States. The award was created in 1942, and is awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.-Criteria:...
, Silver Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
The National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower...
(Korea), Korean Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
The Korean Service Medal is an award of the United States military and was created in November 1950 by executive order of President Harry Truman. The Korean Service Medal is the primary United States medal for participation in the Korean War and is awarded to any U.S. service member, who...
, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award which was created in 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The distinctive design was the creation of sculptor Thomas Hudson Jones, a former employee of the Army Institute of Heraldry. The medal is issued to recognize military service during...
, Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
The Vietnam Campaign Medal is a military recognition awarded by the Republic of Vietnam, , to any member of the United States, Australian, New Zealand and allied military forces serving six months or more in support of Republic of Vietnam military operations.Established in 1966, the decoration is...
, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
The Vietnam Gallantry Cross was a military decoration of South Vietnam which wasestablished in August 1950. Also known as the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, the Gallantry Cross was awarded to any military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting an...
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External links
- http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/wwquinn.htm
- http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0IBS/is_1_29/ai_97822107/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/12/us/william-w-quinn-92-general-and-former-intelligence-officer.html
- http://www.aegis-consulting.com/quinn/
- http://www.friendsofquinn.com/share/c/16684/1627/memorial-dyslexic
- http://www.tititudorancea.com/z/croix_de_guerre.htm
Sally Quinn
Sally Quinn
Sally Sterling Quinn is an American author and journalist, who writes about religion for a blog at The Washington Post.-Personal:...
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