2019 Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame

CSM George Wilson Hunt was induced in the 2019 Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame on October 26, 2019.

CSM George Wilson Hunt was born 20 December 1938 in Shawnee, OK, and graduated from Cobb High School in 1956. He joined the US Army in 1958 and in 1960, after his enlistment ended, remained in the Army Reserve. He joined and qualified for the 12th Special Forces Group in 1963. In May 1967 Hunt volunteered for active duty in Vietnam. During his tour with Special Forces and the secret MACV-Studies & Observation Group (MACV-SOG), he was awarded the Silver Star Medal for gallantry, the Bronze Star, and the Army Commendation Medal, both with Valor. In 2001, he received the Presidential Unit Citation for his service with MACV-SOG.