Quinn H. Becker facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Quinn H. Becker
Born	(1930-06-11)June 11, 1930 Kirksville, Missouri, U.S.
Died	March 13, 2022(2022-03-13) (aged 91) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1956–1988
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands held	15th Medical Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) 7th Medical Command Surgeon General of the United States Army
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit

Quinn Henderson Becker (June 11, 1930 – March 13, 2022) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was Surgeon General of the United States Army from February 1985 to May 1988. Becker, who attended Louisiana State University's School of Medicine, was an orthopedic surgeon. He earned a B.S. degree from Northeast Louisiana State College in 1952 and then received his M.D. degree and Army commission in 1956. Before this stint as Surgeon General, Becker was Commandant of the United States Army Academy of Health Sciences, Deputy Surgeon General of the Army, and Chief Surgeon of the U.S. European Command. He was promoted to Lieutenant General in March 1985. Becker died on March 13, 2022, at the age of 91.

Awards and recognitions

	Combat Medical Badge
	Senior Flight Surgeon Badge
	Basic Parachutist Badge

	Army Distinguished Service Medal
	Legion of Merit
	Bronze Star with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Air Medal
	Army Commendation Medal
	Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
	National Defense Service Medal
	Vietnam Service Medal
	Army Service Ribbon
	Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 1
	Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
	Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation
	Vietnam Campaign Medal