page_title: Hugh M. Elwood
section_title: Korea
hierarchical_section_title: Hugh M. Elwood / Postwar service / Korea
caption_attribution_description: English: Official Portrait of US Marine Corps Major Hugh M. Elwood, a flying ace credited with 5 kills.
context_page_description: Hugh McJunkin Elwood was a highly decorated Flying ace in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. A veteran of three conflicts, he remained in the Marines and reached the rank of lieutenant general. Elwood completed his career as deputy chief of staff in 1973 after 40 years of service.
context_section_description: Elwood was ordered to the Far East during the Korean War in August 1951 and assumed duty as executive officer and tactical officer, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing under Major General Christian F. Schilt. He distinguished himself on January 26, 1952, when he led his division of twelve planes on an interdiction mission against fifteen hostile tanks, executed a series of devastating bombing and straffing attacks in the face of enemy antiaircraft fire, then escorted damaged plane of his wingman safely back to base.
  For this act of valor, Elwood was decorated with his second Distinguished Flying Cross and second Air Medal. He was remained in Korea until summer 1952 and then returned to the United States. Elwood also received the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" for his later service with Marine Aircraft Group 12.
caption: Elwood as Major following his return from South Pacific in late 1944.
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