Roy L. Kline
Roy Lewis Kline | |
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Kline as Brigadier general, USMC | |
| Born | September 10, 1914 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 2020 (aged 105) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1935–1965 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands | Military Secretary to the CMC Marine Air Control Group 1 Marine Aircraft Group 14 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Roy Lewis Kline (September 10, 1914 – May 11, 2020) was a decorated naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of World War II, he distinguished himself as assistant air officer on the staff of Tenth Army during the Battle of Okinawa. Kline later served as Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Randolph M. Pate from 1958 to 1960.
He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and served as the assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Japan, before he returned to the United States for duty as deputy director for plans and policy (J-5), Directorate, Joint Staff, Office of the Joint Chief of Staff.