He attained the rank of major general, and his awards included the Legion of Merit with Oak leaf cluster and Bronze Star Medal.

[1] He then withdrew from high school so he could study with private tutors prior to taking the West Point entrance exam.

[7] After the war, Prickett reverted to his permanent rank of captain and continued to serve in staff and command positions of increasing responsibility.

[8] The Army prioritized polo playing in the 1920s and 1920s, believing that the game enabled officers to learn to make quick decisions under stress.

[1] At the start of World War II, Prickett was promoted to brigadier general as commander of the 4th Infantry Division Artillery.

[1] He was subsequently promoted to major general as commander of the 75th Infantry Division, which he trained in the United States and led to France.

[1] As part of his occupation duties, Prickett led the military tribunal at Dachau which tried Germans who were accused of committing crimes at the Mauthausen concentration camp.

[1] In addition to teaching military history at the University of Maryland, College Park, Prickett golfed almost daily at Alexandria's Army Navy Country Club, often playing alongside longtime friend Jacob L.

Ginger was the wife of Colonel Lee E. Cage Sr.[1] Prickett's military awards included the Legion of Merit with Oak leaf cluster and the Bronze Star Medal.

[14] In addition, his World War II service was recognized with award of the French Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre with palm.