the F3D, F9F, F11F, A-6, F-4, F-104, A-4, AH-64, UH-1, CH-46, CH-53, FA-18, and the XV-15 (MV-22 Prototype). He flew 285 combat hours in Republic of Vietnam (160 at night) and 171 combat missions (100 at night). He died on July 31, 2019 at the age of 92, from cancer. Medals and decorations A complete list of his medals and decorations include: See also List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals Notes References 1927 births 2019 deaths United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War Assistant Commandants of the United States Marine Corps George Washington University alumni People from Albuquerque, New Mexico Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) United States Marine Corps generals United States Naval Aviators University of New Mexico alumni Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Burials at Arlington National Cemetery