John H. Michaelis

John Hersey Michaelis
Michaelis in 1969
NicknamesIron Mike
Colonel Mike
Born(1912-08-20)20 August 1912
Presidio of San Francisco, California, US
Died31 October 1985(1985-10-31) (aged 73)
Clayton, Georgia, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1931–1932, 1936–1972
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited Nations Command
United States Forces Korea
Eighth United States Army
Fifth United States Army
27th Infantry Regiment
502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
ConflictsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Purple Heart (2)
Air Medal

John Hersey Michaelis (20 August 1912 – 31 October 1985) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army from 1969 to 1972.

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