William G. Joslyn
William George Joslyn | |
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Major general William G. Joslyn, USMC | |
| Born | March 14, 1922 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 2011 (aged 89) La Jolla, California, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1976 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-36836 |
| Commands | 2nd Marine Division Marine Corps Base 29 Palms CoS of III MAF Recruit Training Regiment 1st Battalion, 6th Marines |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart Commendation Medal (2) |
William George Joslyn (March 14, 1922 – December 22, 2011) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of three wars, Joslyn distinguished himself in the Korean War and rose to the rank of general during the Vietnam War. He completed his career as commanding general, 2nd Marine Division.
Joslyn was also an athlete and competed in American football during his studies at high school and later at Stanford University. He was drafted by the NFL's Washington Redskins in 1944.