George C. Axtell

George Clifton Axtell
George Clifton Axtell
	Lieutenant General George C. Axtell
Nickname(s)	Big Axe
Born	November 29, 1920; Ambridge, Pennsylvania, US
Died	August 20, 2011 (aged 90); Landrum, South Carolina, US
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1940–1974
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	VMF-323; Marine Carrier Air Group 16; VMF-452; VMA-312; Marine Air Control Group 1; MAG-12; Force Logistics Command; 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing; Fleet Marine Force–Atlantic;
Battles / wars	World War II Battle of Okinawa; Korean War; Vietnam War
Awards	Navy Cross; Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit (3) with Combat "V"; Distinguished Flying Cross (2); Air Medal (7)

Lieutenant General George C. Axtell (November 29, 1920 – August 20, 2011) was a United States Marine Corps general officer, a World War II flying ace, and a Navy Cross recipient. During World War II, he was the youngest commanding officer of a Marine fighter squadron. He also served in the Korean War and Vietnam War.