Bankson T. Holcomb Jr.
Bankson Taylor Holcomb Jr. | |
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Holcomb as Brigadier general, USMC | |
| Nickname(s) | "Banks" or "Chink" |
| Born | April 14, 1908 Wilmington, Delaware |
| Died | October 5, 2000 (aged 92) Inverness, Scotland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1925–1959 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-4658 |
| Commands | Intelligence Section, HQMC G-2 of 1st Marine Division 5th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
| Relations | GEN Thomas Holcomb (cousin) |
Bankson Taylor Holcomb III. (April 14, 1908 – October 5, 2000) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his service as cryptanalyst and Linguist for Admirals Halsey and Spruance during the Pacific War or as Intelligence Officer of the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War. He was also a cousin of Commandant of the Marine Corps General Thomas Holcomb.